Much like other industries, the publishing industry has also been disrupted by the introduction of new technologies and innovative platforms. In this piece, Devanshi looks at some of these innovations.
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Experimental literature is written using innovative techniques and may be presented in an ‘irregular’ fashion. In the 21st century, writers need not rely only on prodigious skill but can use technology to create unique styles of writing, taking the concept of experimental literature to a whole new level.
In 2015, Jhumpa Lahiri, the acclaimed English writer, released a book in Italian. In this piece, Deepika explores what could have driven an English author to write in a foreign language.
How you read should be dependent on what you read. In this article, Bruno explores the four reading levels and explains how different books should be read in different ways to do justice to them.
Spoken word poetry is taking the world by storm and India is not far behind. In this essay, Rochelle D’silva, a spoken word poet, discusses spoken word poetry in India.
Catharsis is an important element in many pieces of tragic literature. This piece introduces a reader to catharsis by talking about its origins, its uses, and its relevance today.
Greek theatre is fascinating, bloody, and filled with mythology. City Dionysia, the annual theatre festival, was the highlight of Athenian social life. This piece introduces you to Greek theatre and gives you all the basic information you should know.
Many innovations in the past have helped to push the human civilization forward. This is a list of 8 books about innovations that shaped the current world.
Enrich yourself by reading any or all of these books short-listed for the Man Booker International Prize, 2018. The authors of these books hail from different countries and represent diverse genres in literature.
The caste system has been prevalent in India for many years. It has created and is creating a lot of issues and problems. Here are 9 books to read to understand the caste system in India.
The Ethical Slut will make you rethink everything you think you know about monogamous relationships, make a convincing argument for exploring the other kinds of relationships that are out there and, should you choose to opt for them, provide a roadmap for navigating non-monogamous relationships.
We all chase success, and many books promise to show you the ‘path to success’ but rarely deliver. The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck delivers, in the best possible way.
Decluttering has many therapeutic effects. However, unless you follow a system it is likely to be an onerous task which you end up undertaking more often than you’d like to. Read Marie Kondo if you are looking for a system to help you banish clutter forever.
