Pather Panchali: A Timeless Tale of Rural Bengal

Pather Panchali (Song of the Little Road) is a 1929 novel by Bibhutibhushan Bandyopadhyay that has left an indelible mark on Bengali literature and beyond.  The novel, which paints a poignant picture of rural life in early 20th-century Bengal, gained international acclaim when it was adapted into a 1955 film by Satyajit Ray. The novel … Read more

The History of Sexuality by Michel Foucault: A Comprehensive Analysis of Volumes 1–3

The History of Sexuality by Michel Foucault: A Comprehensive Analysis of Volumes 1–3 Michel Foucault’s The History of Sexuality is one of the most influential philosophical and historical works of the 20th century.  Across three published volumes (with a fourth released posthumously), Foucault interrogates how sexuality is not merely a biological or personal reality but … Read more

The History of Sexuality by Michel Foucault: A Comprehensive Analysis of Volumes 1–3

The History of Sexuality by Michel Foucault: A Comprehensive Analysis of Volumes 1–3 Michel Foucault’s The History of Sexuality is one of the most influential philosophical and historical works of the 20th century.  Across three published volumes (with a fourth released posthumously), Foucault interrogates how sexuality is not merely a biological or personal reality but … Read more

Malicious Gossip By Khushwant Singh Review

Malicious Gossip by an Indian author, lawyer, diplomat, journalist and politician Khushwant Singh is a collection of columns and solitary thoughts mostly on the India-Pakistan relationship. His experience on the Partition and diplomatic influence on the neighbouring nations had privileged him to see national, political, economic and human affairs from a very close range. His … Read more

Pather Panchali: A Timeless Tale of Rural Bengal

Pather Panchali (Song of the Little Road) is a 1929 novel by Bibhutibhushan Bandyopadhyay that has left an indelible mark on Bengali literature and beyond.  The novel, which paints a poignant picture of rural life in early 20th-century Bengal, gained international acclaim when it was adapted into a 1955 film by Satyajit Ray. The novel … Read more

Why Don Quixote is Considered the Greatest Work of Western Literature

Don Quixote, written by Miguel de Cervantes, is one of the most influential works of literature ever penned.  Published in two parts in 1605 and 1615, this Spanish novel tells the story of Alonso Quixano, a nobleman who loses his sanity after reading too many chivalric romances.  Believing himself to be a knight-errant named Don … Read more

Why Don Quixote is Considered the Greatest Work of Western Literature

Don Quixote, written by Miguel de Cervantes, is one of the most influential works of literature ever penned.  Published in two parts in 1605 and 1615, this Spanish novel tells the story of Alonso Quixano, a nobleman who loses his sanity after reading too many chivalric romances.  Believing himself to be a knight-errant named Don … Read more

Summary of Connie: A Memoir

In Connie: A Memoir, Connie Chung recounts her trailblazing journey through journalism, her family life, and the unique challenges faced as an Asian-American woman in a predominantly white, male-dominated industry.  Early Life and Family Expectations Growing up as the only surviving child of Chinese immigrants, Connie faced significant familial expectations, particularly from her father who … Read more