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The nineteenth century is frequently heralded as a transformative epoch for literature, characterized by the rise of the novel and the expansion of the poetic form. However, the literary canon that has been passed down through generations often resembles a curated gallery where only a few select voices are permitted to hang on the walls.... Continue Reading →
Its that time of the year and even as a non-Christian, I thoroughly enjoy the appeal of Christmas movies. In fact, I await this season just as much as the people who do celebrate the festival just because the OTT platforms go all out to produce thematic movies that all tell the same story -... Continue Reading →
Daily writing promptHow do you express your gratitude?View all responses I firmly believe that nothing comes free of cost in this world. When the world/universe/God - whatever we want to believe in has granted us blessings, I wonder what their benevolence can be repaid with. Honestly, there isn't much that we can do for the... Continue Reading →
The universal joy of immersing oneself in an exceptional book is a profound experience, yet an even greater thrill awaits those who venture beyond the well-trodden paths of mainstream bestsellers and popular book club selections. Within the vast global literary landscape lie countless hidden literary gems—novels of immense power and beauty that, for various reasons,... Continue Reading →
[Written specially as MEG 01 notes. Check out all MEG notes here: (Click)] Introduction W.B. Yeats' poem The Second Coming is one of the most analyzed and influential works in modern poetry. Written in 1919, the poem captures the chaotic post-World War I atmosphere and foreshadows an apocalyptic vision of societal collapse and transformation. With... Continue Reading →
Back when I had watched The Great Indian Kitchen, I ended up writing a review with mixed views because as important and well-made as the movie was, there was a diversion that I could not ignore so I made a mention of it. [Review attached below.] Now, however, when The Great Indian Kitchen has been... Continue Reading →
'To Autumn' by John Keats
Introduction Edgar Allan Poe, one of the most influential poets of the 19th century, is renowned for his melancholic and deeply philosophical poetry. Among his most thought-provoking works is the poem A Dream Within a Dream, which explores the fleeting nature of reality and the human struggle to grasp the meaning of existence. In this... Continue Reading →
William Blake’s poem ‘The Tyger’, published in 1794 as part of his collection ‘Songs of Experience’, is a profound exploration of creation, duality, and the nature of good and evil. Through its striking imagery and rhythmic structure, the poem poses deep philosophical questions about the creator and the existence of fearsome beauty in the world.... Continue Reading →
John Keats's "Ode on a Grecian Urn," written in 1819, is a renowned poem contemplating themes of immortality, art, and the conflict between desire and fulfillment. It employs rich imagery and literary techniques to explore the eternal qualities of art versus the fleeting nature of human existence, inviting profound reflection on beauty and truth.