In an interview, the South African novelist speaks about his Booker Prize-winning novel 'The Promise' and how it reflects race and history in his country.
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Reimagining the ‘Mahabharata’ From the Shadows
Karthika Nair's book 'Until the Lions: Echoes from the Mahabharata' is being adapted into a French opera, making her the first female author of Indian descent to have achieved such …
Excerpt | The Lesser Known Stories of Delhi’s Bengali Residents
An excerpt from Adrija Roychowdhury's book 'Delhi, in Thy Name'.
The Ancient History of Adding Insult to Injury
Epic poetry tends to be seen as highbrow, while action films are regarded as puerile and brutish. But the two share an affinity for dressing up brutal deaths with rhetorical …
Legendary Author Wilbur Smith Dies Aged 88
During his decades-long career in writing, Wilbur Smith specialised in historical fiction, taking readers from tropical islands to the jungles of Africa.
Mohamed Mbougar Sarr: Senegalese Novelist’s Win is a Landmark For African Literature
He is the first writer from sub-Saharan Africa to lift the Prix Goncourt, one of the book world’s most important prizes. And his win matters.
Harry Potter and the Legacy of the World’s Most Famous Boy Wizard
Twenty years after the release of the first Harry Potter film, does he continue to charm children and adults alike?