At a time when the idea of the nation is in flux due to capitalism and changes in ideology, find out why it is imperative for us to read ‘The Anarchy’.
Deepika Asthana
This Land Is Our Land: “They Are Here Because You Were There”
Immigration feeds into survival, creating a constant loop. This is evocatively explored by Suketu Mehta in his book ‘This Land Is Our Land’.
The Demonisation Of Empowered Women In Literature
Authors can be hard on strong women, often treating their independence as a transgression. Find out how empowered women in literature are demonised.
How Literature Contributes To Mother’s Guilt
From the time we start reading, we see mothers portrayed in a certain way and this leads to “mother’s guilt”. Find out how.
How Mills & Boons Skew Our Idea Of Romance
Mills & Boons may be easy, breezy, and fun to read but should not be taken as representative of what love and romance are like in the real world.
Mental Illness And Creativity: A Codependent Relationship?
Many believe that there is a definitive link between creativity and mental illness. Find out how mental illness impacted popular authors and their writing.
A Literary History Of Jack The Ripper
Why Jack the Ripper, one of the most notorious serial killers of all time, has inspired so much fiction and some of the books he has featured in.
How North Korea Uses Literature For Propaganda
Written in reverential tones and with exceptional uniformity, North Korean literature functions like a weapon of mass destruction. Find out how.
The Bias Of The Biographer
The biographer chooses to tell some parts of the story and omit other parts. He also chooses the way in which the story is told. These decisions can heavily impact the “facts” of the story. In this feature, Deepika discusses how the bias of the biographer affects the book he is writing.