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Beyond Narnia: Understanding the Genius of CS Lewis
On a quiet day in Belfast in 1898, a boy was born into a home overflowing with books and imagination. His parents named him Clive Staples Lewis. This boy would grow into the kind of classic writer whose stories became childhood landmarks for millions, giving generations their most beloved adventures through The Chronicles of Narnia.
Tom Sawyer, Huckleberry Finn, and You: Mark Twain’s Playbook for an Unforgettable Childhood
In our transitions from adolescence to adulthood, some things never quite leave us. We often find ourselves drowning in responsibilities, trying to keep up with the pace of a constantly changing world. Yet, tucked away in the corners of our hearts, we long to relive the charm of childhood—the imagination, the mischief, the harmless adventures. And in those nostalgic cravings, Mark Twain almost always appears.
Beyond The God of Small Things: The Literary and Political Legacy of Arundhati Roy
When The God of Small Things burst onto the global literary stage in 1997, it marked a watershed moment in Indian English literature. Arundhati Roy’s debut novel, with its lush descriptions, rhythmic prose, and heartbreaking portrayal of love across caste and social boundaries, not only won the Booker Prize but also cemented her place as one of the most original literary voices of her time. But Roy’s novel was far more than a literary triumph. Beneath its lyrical language lay a sharp critique of caste, colonial hangovers, and the heavy machinery of societal expectations. Even in this early work, Roy revealed an instinctive understanding of how personal grief and political injustice intertwine—a theme that would come to define her entire career. Also read: Why Things Fall Apart Still Matters: Chinua Achebe’s Timeless Reflection on Identity and Power
