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In the Nigerian novel 'Americah' by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie, Obinze's mum feels the need to clarify that she is a professor of literature in English and not a professor of English literature. You may be wondering, what is the difference?
Nisha Devdhat's literary goals.
Chantha Nguon's touching memoir, 'Slow Noodles', is filled with insight about survival. Caught between two war-ravaged countries (Cambodia and Vietnam), Nguon lives through hunger, poverty, violence, and loss. As she recounts her painful experiences in this book, she not only shares her history but also the lessons she's learned from being a female wartime survivor in Southeast Asia.
Much like the Barbie movie, this book was reductive, and pointed at mere observations rather than an informed understanding of socialised human behavior.
As I read the book, I found that there was no substance to it, and it sounded much like any other meaningless self-help book. I pushed myself to continue reading, in hope that it would get better, but I could not even get halfway through the book, I gave up after reading about 40%.
To celebrate my six years of blogging, I've decided to freshen up my blog.
At this stage, it seems that not much can be done to stop the AI Revolution from taking place. Let us have a look at the possible scenarios that may play out if AI is given full autonomy, or if regulation fails to control it. Here are three classic books about governance, power, control, and survival, which capture the social issues of concern in today's debates about AI. The fictional scenarios in these books use metaphoric and allegoric forms to convey messages of importance about identity, individuality, the misuse and abuse of power, and the fragility and limitations of humanity.
The notion of ‘the self and the other’ leads to many questions about the construction of identity, and the differences amongst individuals, cultures, and nations. When this concept is applied to colonialism, it creates a lens to understand the possible motivations behind colonisation.
After a quiet, cool dinner and stroll around Toul Kork, I was BORED! It wasn't enough. So I decided to take a night ride into the city to photograph the beautiful KNY lights and decorations at Wat Phnom. Toul Kork was so quiet that I expected the wat to be quiet after 9 pm too. But I was wrong….Mayhem!
The ten-episode Netflix comedy-drama, 'Beef', provides a lot of food for thought. There are layers of meaning to unpack, along with elements of symbolism and ambiguity. For those viewers who enjoy analysing characters and decoding meaning, here are some questions to ask yourself after watching the delicious series.
Sometimes we simply need a book to get us back in touch with humanity. Reading a book that touches the heart, can have a life-changing effect upon us. Stories of pain, tragedy, and hardship remind us that the human spirit is both breakable and incredibly resilient. Here are three novels that settle in your heart, and leave you thinking about the important things in life.
Sometimes we fall in love with the characters in books. When this happens, it is difficult to say goodbye to them at the end of the novel. But if we are lucky, there might be a series where we can read more of their adventures. Here are three entertaining book series with some colourful characters, who will make you laugh, rage, and love.
Healing from trauma is imperative if one wishes to perform optimally in life, and to enjoy one's existence. On a larger scale, healing means safer and happier communities. With this in mind, I would like to suggest three highly informative books which aid in healing trauma.
South Africa currently finds itself in crisis, as decades of corruption, crime, and neglect have created an economic meltdown. To understand the social issues at play behind the economic turmoil, I'd like to recommend three books which provide brief insight into the country's past.
As Cambodia tries to regain it's academic footing, support for reading, writing, and publishing is vital for the future of the country. With this in mind, I'd like to share three books that have given me valuable insight into Cambodia's culture, history, and socio-economic position.
There are countless books worth reading about India's culture, history, and socio-economic climate. I have narrowed down the list to my top three picks. These novels provide enjoyable insight into one of the world's most intriguing countries.
In this research paper, I will closely analyse the character traits of the downtrodden protagonist, Jane Eyre, to ascertain how she reaches empowerment in adulthood after a childhood of abuse, trauma, grief and neglect in Victorian England. In particular, I will pay attention to Jane’s decision-making processes, as this is the key to understanding her journey to freedom and empowerment. As a female, Jane experiences gender-based abuse on a societal level, and as a destitute orphan, she experiences physical, emotional, and spiritual abuse on a personal level. With abuse being predominant in every stage of Jane’s life, she is tasked with the heavy burden of overcoming trauma if she is to make a success of her life and to live happily. Jane must make wise and informed, life-altering decisions to avoid lifelong suffering.
Woman at Point Zero by Nawal El Saadawi and Under the Udala Trees by Chinelo Okparanta are two very different African novels, yet both bring attention to gender-based oppression and patriarchy in Africa. In both novels, there are several female characters who cope with patriarchy in different ways. Some women submit to the system, while others resist it. There are also women who manipulate the system to their advantage, while other women outrightly oppose it. In this essay, I will focus on an exploration of the main female protagonists, and how they resist the different types of patriarchy challenging them.
In both novels, time is used to represent the temporary nature of life. Clocks are used to symbolise the urgency which accompanies time - this places emphasis on the mortality of life. Furthermore, both novels express the nonlinear nature of time, which juxtaposes the temporary nature of life with the permanent nature of memories (both positive and negative memories). In this essay, I will demonstrate that Cunningham uses the same representations of time as Woolf does in her novel. Additionally, I will explain the contextual settings of both novels to demonstrate that time is relevant inside and outside of these two intertextual novels.
In this essay, I will analyse the features of Darling’s narration in relation to the changes in narrative style that indicate Darling’s coming of age. I will begin with a discussion of the dialogue between Darling and her friends, followed by an interpretation of the songs and symbolism used in the novel.
BCom, BA Hons, TEFL, CAIE
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Literary Goals:
- To create poetry and prose that beautifies our world.
- To revive society's interest in the literary arts during modern times.
- To empower and liberate individuals through the written word.
- To introduce young minds to the world of imagination.
- To share and celebrate literature with fellow book lovers.
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