Bapsi Sidhwa’s “Ice Candy Man” stands as one of the most powerful novels about the 1947 Partition of India. This…
Browsing: historical fiction
Introduction Charles Lamb’s “A Dissertation Upon Roast Pig” is one of the most humorous and whimsical essays in English literature.…
What lies beneath the enigmatic facade of Grace Marks, one of literature’s most compelling convicted murderesses? Margaret Atwood’s Victorian-era masterpiece,…
Introduction: The Henna Artist Has the grace of henna patterns ever caught your eye? Have you spotted beauty in how…
I. Introduction “Carry On, Mr. Bowditch” is a captivating historical novel that has enthralled young readers for generations. Penned by…
Introduction Amitav Ghosh’s book “The Glass Palace” gives a wide look at Myanmar’s (once called Burma’s) past, from when the…
Gail Tsukiyama’s A Hundred Flowers is a beautiful, intimate portrait of 1957 China that immerses readers in a tumultuous era.…
The Nightingale by Kristin Hannah is a masterful exploration of female courage during World War II, examining the depths of…
Crispin The Cross of Lead- Ever been thrown into a world where everything you knew turns out to be a…
Sebastian Barry, an acclaimed Irish playwright, novelist, and poet, has consistently explored the complexities of Irish history and identity throughout…