‘The Model Millionaire’ by Oscar Wilde: Short Story Analysis ‘The Model Millionaire’ begins in Oscar Wilde’s usual witty yet thought-provoking way. Wilde has this natural ability to coin intellectually very commendable and humorous phrases which we find in all his other works as well. This story starts with the strong affirmation that it is no use being charming if one … [Read more...] about ‘The Model Millionaire’ by Oscar Wilde: Short Story Analysis
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‘The Amir’s Homily’ by Rudyard Kipling: Short Story Analysis
‘The Amir’s Homily’ by Rudyard Kipling: Short Story Analysis ‘The Amir’s Homily’ is penned by Rudyard Kipling in his typical ‘the white man’s burden’ style, painting a very oriental side to life in Afghanistan under the reign of His royal highness Abdur Rahman, the Amir of Afghanistan. But Abdur Rahman, known as the ‘Iron Amir’ of Afghanistan, may have also through his … [Read more...] about ‘The Amir’s Homily’ by Rudyard Kipling: Short Story Analysis
‘A Bird of Bagdad’ by O. Henry: Short Story Analysis
‘A Bird of Bagdad’ by O. Henry: Short Story Analysis The short story by O. Henry follows the usual ‘twist in the tale’ formula along with subplots that try to divert attention from the main core of the short story. ‘A Bird of Bagdad’ is the story about a restaurant owner who ran the restaurant by day to earn his daily bread and by night he spent his time as a so called … [Read more...] about ‘A Bird of Bagdad’ by O. Henry: Short Story Analysis
The Vegetarian by Han Kang
I first read this powerful, haunting book in January last year. It was the second book I was reading in 2018, and it overpowered me. The Vegetarian by accomplished and award-winning writer Han Kang gave me a new understanding of presenting literature. I reread the book this January around the same time and was again mesmerized by it. Han Kang’s unique book has surpassed most … [Read more...] about The Vegetarian by Han Kang
‘Carmilla’ by Joseph Sheridan Le Fanu: Short Story Analysis
SHORT STORY: Carmilla AUTHOR: Sheridan Le Fanu This short story penned during the Victorian era by Sheridan Le Fanu is sort of a prelude to all other vampire based stories that are written after it, especially the novel ‘Dracula’ by Bram Stoker. The story uses many themes of vampirism which were new during the time when it was written which eventually makes the narrative a … [Read more...] about ‘Carmilla’ by Joseph Sheridan Le Fanu: Short Story Analysis