How to Read Literature by Terry Eagleton: Book Review How to Read Literature is penned by the British literary theorist, critic, and public intellectual Terry Eagleton. His full name is Terence Francis Eagleton, and he resides in Dublin. I bought this book from the ‘Wayword and Wise’ bookstore in Mumbai sometime in 2018 but picked to read it only last week. I read it in … [Read more...] about ‘How to Read Literature’ by Terry Eagleton: Book Review
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‘Premchand: His Life and Works’ by Hansraj Rahbar: Book Review
Premchand: His Life and Works by Hansraj Rahbar: Book Review Known as one of the greatest Hindi and Urdu short story writers of the early twentieth-century, Munshi Premchand has captivated readers for many years. His legacy lives on in the words of esteemed biographer Hansraj Rahbar. Premchand is my fourth favorite writer. He is why I decided to continue with Hindi as a … [Read more...] about ‘Premchand: His Life and Works’ by Hansraj Rahbar: Book Review
‘Apeirogon’ by Colum McCann: Book Review
‘Apeirogon’ by Colum McCann: Book Review Apeirogon is a 480-page novel penned by renowned writer Colum McCann. It has been longlisted for the 2020 Booker Prize, and that is the reason I decided to pick this book to read. I always follow the Booker Prizes and Apeirogon is the second book I’m reading from the longlist. Apeirogon is an unusual title that means a polygon, … [Read more...] about ‘Apeirogon’ by Colum McCann: Book Review
Love and Other Thought Experiments by Sophie Ward: Book Review
Love and Other Thought Experiments by Sophie Ward: Book Review Love and Other Thought Experiments is one of the 2020 Booker Prize Longlisted books by seasoned actor and debut novelist, Sophie Ward. The book tells the story of a lesbian couple Eliza and Rachel, who one night, have a bit of a misunderstanding. Rachel feels that an ant has managed to get into her eye while … [Read more...] about Love and Other Thought Experiments by Sophie Ward: Book Review
‘When the Time Is Right’ by Buddhadeva Bose: Book Review
When the Time Is Right by Buddhadeva Bose: Book Review Buddhadeva Bose has enthralled me with his works of fiction. He is the true successor of Rabindranath Tagore and a master storyteller in his own right. When the Time Is Right is the first novel of Buddhadeva Bose that I have read. I thoroughly enjoyed it. I have previously done a short story analysis on Buddhadeva … [Read more...] about ‘When the Time Is Right’ by Buddhadeva Bose: Book Review