A flawless masterpiece about the devotion of a true devotee.....that is the story of God's Pauper written by Nikos Kazantzakis. The epic story of the life of one of the greatest Saints in the world is narrated in a lucid & yet heart wrenching fashion that makes the reader one with the pain & passion of the man behind the Saint. Being a passionate believer & student … [Read more...] about #Review ‘Saint Francis- God’s Pauper’ by Nikos Kazantzakis
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‘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
‘The Hound’ by H. P. Lovecraft: Short Story Analysis
'The Hound' by H. P. Lovecraft: Short Story Analysis This short horror story penned by H.P.Lovecraft, one of the best writers of the ‘fantastic’, is quite similar to the general writings of Edgar Allan Poe. The story is par excellence, teeming with suspense, and with a bit of an indirect moral which makes this story a fantastic read. The main theme, however, of this story is … [Read more...] about ‘The Hound’ by H. P. Lovecraft: Short Story Analysis
‘The Monk of Horror’ by Anonymous: Short Story Analysis
'The Monk of Horror' by Anonymous: Short Story Analysis This short story should not be confused with the famous Gothic horror novel ‘The Monk’ written by M. G. Lewis. In fact, this is a different horror story written, I believe, around the same time when Lewis’ book became popular. This short story has yet another name – ‘The Conclave Of Corpses’. It is an intriguing fact … [Read more...] about ‘The Monk of Horror’ by Anonymous: Short Story Analysis
‘The Ensouled Violin’ by Madame Blavatsky: Short Story Analysis
'The Ensouled Violin' by Madame Blavatsky: Short Story Analysis This story by revered Madame Blavatsky is certainly a masterpiece in all aspects be it philosophy, literature, history, psychology, mysticism, religion, and above all, music. It seems that this short story stemmed from one of the Madame’s nightmares. There are many themes, personalities, and topics that … [Read more...] about ‘The Ensouled Violin’ by Madame Blavatsky: Short Story Analysis