Twice two makes five is sometimes also a very charming little thing.
Mapping the Mythic Mind: The Cultural Cartography of Devdutt Pattanaik’s Five Most Enduring Works
His writing is not just mythography; it is mythopoeic interpretation that unearths how societies use narrative to construct legitimacy, order, and identity.
“He Drew a Diagram, and the Gods Sat Down”: Devdutt Pattanaik and the Re-enchantment of Myth
In “He Drew a Diagram, and the Gods Sat Down”, Devdutt Pattanaik invites readers to reimagine mythology not as static scripture but as a living, evolving dialogue between symbols, stories, and society. This review explores how Pattanaik re-enchants Indian myth through visuals, queering binaries, and bridging traditional wisdom with contemporary relevance, making the gods not just sit down—but speak again.
William Dalrymple and the Ghosts of Empire: 10 Books That Bring History to Life
Some writers crack open dusty archives. William Dalrymple breathes them back to life. For over three … William Dalrymple and the Ghosts of Empire: 10 Books That Bring History to LifeRead more
Friendship, Fire, and the Fractured Self: Looking back at Sula
In Sula, Toni Morrison writes not with a shout, but with a steady, powerful murmur that … Friendship, Fire, and the Fractured Self: Looking back at SulaRead more
Beauty, Ideology, and the Broken Mirror: A Take on Morrison’s The Bluest Eye
A critical review of Toni Morrison’s The Bluest Eye, exploring racialized beauty standards, internalized racism, and the vulnerability of Black girlhood.
In the Palace of Masks: A Reflection on Tar Baby
A reflective analysis of Toni Morrison’s Tar Baby, exploring themes of race, identity, and cultural dislocation in a postcolonial world.
Haunting as History – Reading Morrison’s Beloved
A powerful review of Toni Morrison’s Beloved, examining the haunting legacy of slavery, memory, and the struggle for healing and identity.