‘A Country Cottage’ by Anton Chekhov: Short Story Analysis ‘A Country Cottage’ is a realistic short story with a hint of a parable-like feel to it penned by the Russian master of short story writing Anton Chekhov. A young newly married couple are happy together in each other’s company even though they are not well off. They cannot afford a holiday abroad for their … [Read more...] about ‘A Country Cottage’ by Anton Chekhov: Short Story Analysis
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‘Stoned, Shamed, Depressed’ by Jyotsna Mohan Bhargava: Book Review
Stoned, Shamed, Depressed by Jyotsna Mohan Bhargava: Book Review Stoned, Shamed, Depressed is a 2020 Harper Collins Publication by author and journalist Jyotsna Mohan Bhargava. The book discusses in a half-neutral but otherwise concerned manner the plight of Gen Z children, pre-teens, teenagers, and young adults who reside in India's urban areas. Bhargava has done deep … [Read more...] about ‘Stoned, Shamed, Depressed’ by Jyotsna Mohan Bhargava: Book Review
‘The Repentant Sinner’ by Leo Tolstoy: Short Story Analysis
‘The Repentant Sinner’ by Leo Tolstoy: Short Story Analysis ‘The Repentant Sinner’, also called ‘Repentance’, was published in 1886 by probably the greatest Russian writer of the nineteenth century, Leo Tolstoy. ‘The Repentant Sinner’ is a Biblical short story with an esoteric and Christian moral theme. The verse mentioned at the beginning of the short story is taken from … [Read more...] about ‘The Repentant Sinner’ by Leo Tolstoy: Short Story Analysis
‘Little Girls Wiser Than Men’ by Leo Tolstoy: Short Story Analysis
‘Little Girls Wiser Than Men’ by Leo Tolstoy: Short Story Analysis ‘Little Girls Wiser Than Men’, also called ‘Wisdom of Children’, is a parabolic short story penned in 1885 by one of the greatest Russian writers, Leo Tolstoy. Leo Tolstoy had a profound moral crisis in the 1870s, which created an even more profound spiritual awakening in him. He started following and … [Read more...] about ‘Little Girls Wiser Than Men’ by Leo Tolstoy: Short Story Analysis
‘A Song of India’ by Ruskin Bond: Book Review
‘A Song of India’ by Ruskin Bond: Book Review A Song of India is the fourth book in the memoir series of writer Ruskin Bond’s life. A series penned to celebrate 70 years, Ruskin Bond, the writer from the hills, has spent writing short stories, novellas, essays, and other bookish works for his readers. Ruskin Bond is considered India’s most loved and popular writer who has … [Read more...] about ‘A Song of India’ by Ruskin Bond: Book Review