# Literature
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Fiction| The Woman Who Had Many Names
Context: This story is based on a real character, who still lives in my village. The names are changed. “Deleir Khan has bought a new mare and a Bengali woman.” This news murmured through the square where villagers gathered to wag their tongues. People jostled and bustled, busier than on the holiest of holidays. Gossip was the only entertainment in my remote village. The favorite subjects were horses, dogs, and women. The latest juicy topic stirred their bored souls to life.
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Opinion| Letters Home
The best way to experience Plath's writing is to read her letters. Her poetry is like living in a beautiful world, but her letters are like experiencing her electrical insights. The sight of such a prolific poet in utter despair will make you sad, and you will wonder what you can do to save such a beautiful soul. This book will give you an entirely new reading experience. She addresses most of her letters to her mother, Aurelia, who is the editor. The most interesting part of the book for me is when she tells about her interviews with Marianne Moore, lecturing with W.H. Auden, and later, dining with T.S. Eliot and his wife. Her early letters show a glimpse into her life. When she meets Ted Hughes in these early letters, she reflects her love for life. The beauty of it all is her love for life. And yet, her tragic end is truly heartbreaking.
Fiction | A Human in An Inhuman Society
Short Story based on a real character. Every night on my way home, I pass a dark corner and encounter a donkey lying there, a donkey that has worked very hard over the years to carry his master's load. His master has left him, abandoned him to die. His graying mane falls into his eyes, and flies swarm his ragged and dirty coat. His front legs wobble and falter as if they both have healed poorly after grievous injury. I look into his eyes and can see years of hard labor. The donkey struggles along, with a noble sense of purpose. He seems to know where he wants to go, but he manages only to proceed a few feet before falling. I watch, silently willing him on as he manages to regain an upright position, but then, he trembles and collapses into a heap once more.
5 Classic Books That Never Get Old
An homage to classic literature that can stand the test of time. Book genres can be pretty subjective. To some, American Psycho is an unadulterated horror; to others, it’s a simple dark comedy. Cloud Atlas encompasses about 10 different genres, from spy thriller to historical naval tale to terrifying dystopian fiction.
Opinion| War and Peace
Many years ago I was sitting in the reading room of Muhammad Khalid Akhtar, a renowned writer of Urdu literature in Pakistan, when I saw a heavy book that looked like a holy book. You know the holy books are mostly kept in home for the sake of keeping them. Out of curiosity, I took out the book from my friend’s bookshelf. I felt as if I was carrying a brick in my hand.
Another way in which fiction reflects reality so well
I really wish I could remember who recommended the Six of Crows duology to me so I could thank them. I don’t typically go in for fantasy-type novels, but I am so glad I gave this one a try. I’m now on the next duology, King of Scars, by the same author, Leigh Bardugo.
Poem| Love's Death Anniversary
Poem| This poem is written in the context of lost love. Though love brings beauty and pleasure but it may leave incurable wound. Its happiness is short but its pain is forever. Here I agree with renowned poet Khalil Jibran who said: "For even as love crowns you so shall he crucify you. Even as he is for your growth so is he for your pruning."
Opinion| The Diary of a Young Girl
The Diary of a Young GirlPhoto of the Original Book. I love this book by Anne Frank and I thought to share selected passages to highlight the beauty of this book. It conveys wonderful message in literary and intriguing style. It talks about humanity and the right to live in freedom. We, the humans, are most dangerous to humanity and nothing else has caused more damage than we to ourselves. Our history is full of cruel wars and inhuman acts, and we have killed millions of people only because of their different religion and beliefs.
Wuthering Heights: A gothic fiction classic with a new introduction
When it comes to Gothic fiction classics, there are few novels that can compare to Wuthering Heights by Emily Brontë. This novel has been praised for its rich and dark storytelling, as well as its complex characters. It is the perfect read for fans of horror and suspense.
Pride and Prejudice book review: A classic romance novel with a new introduction
If you're looking for a classic romance novel, look no further than Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen. This book has it all: love, heartbreak, witty dialogue, and more. Elizabeth Bennet is one of the most memorable female characters in literary history, and Mr. Darcy is one of the most romantic heroes ever written. If you're looking for a great read, pick up Pride and Prejudice – you won't be disappointed! Jane Austen is a genius, and her novels are timeless classics. If you've never read any of her work, I highly recommend starting with Pride and Prejudice.
Origins of Friedrich´s and Jo´s story in Little Women
Discussion between book bloggers Emily Lau and Niina Niskanen. Emily: Alright. Niina and I found each other when I actually found her blog post about professor Bhaer when I was preparing to make my long and very critical review of the new 2019 Little Women adaptation she reached out to me and I realized that I have read her work before and we decided to do this collaboration because we love talking about Little Women and having long discussions about the adaptations of the book and today we are talking about professor Bhaer and Jo.
Motherhood in Little Women
Discussion between Little Women bloggers Niina Niskanen and Christina Scott. Niina: The whole story about Laddie (Wisniewski) I think is one of the reasons why Louisa liked to hang out with him...it´s almost like she always wanted to have somebody there that she could take care of. Was it her sister or when she worked in the war as a nurse and then there was Laddie and she took care of him because he had tuberculosis? You can see that Louisa always had this very maternal side that she liked to take care of people like her parents, later on and Jo is very much the same and we just recently talked about this with some fans on discord that in the 1994 film you can see this maternal side of Jo and then in the 1949 film. I like that when people add that dimension of her to the films because it is a big part of her. That she is this maternal character. People always complain "Oh Friedrich is so paternal, the fatherly figure" ...well, Jo is very maternal in the book. Of course, she would like to be with somebody who is a fatherly character and loves children as much as Jo does.
Little Women Jo and Laurie growing apart
Niina: I get this a lot from Jo and Laurie fans "Friedrich hated Jo´s writing"it doesn´t happen in the book and then in the book it is actually Laurie when he proposes he expects that Jo is going to stop writing and be sort of this mother figure/wife for him. That´s not good and in the 1949 film... I think it´s very subtle. There is a scene where Laurie doesn´t understand why Jo wants to work. It is a nice comparison to that Jo and Friedrich scene. Not only does he give her feedback but also inspires her to become a better writer.
The New York writer and the London used-book seller
Mark & Co. Booksellers in the 1960s that is now a restaurant.Source. One of my old favorite books is 84, Charing Cross Road written by Helene Hanff. It was recommended to me over 20 years ago and I still have an affinity with this book. It’s a quaint book published in 1970 and primarily consists of correspondence between writer, Helene Hanff, and Frank Doel, a dealer of used books at Mark & Co. in London, England.