Oral traditions in India
From It would be wrong to apply Western theories of folk literature to India’s oral traditions, Kumar cautions readers. Local beliefs and worldviews seep into the songs and tales that evolve in any particular community.
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From It would be wrong to apply Western theories of folk literature to India’s oral traditions, Kumar cautions readers. Local beliefs and worldviews seep into the songs and tales that evolve in any particular community.
Built a small site to collect links to Indian literary and historical works in the public domain. While looking for books, I realized the sheer extent of our cultural apathy. Also, there are some amazing books just waiting to be read.
Banger. The 'Instagram Generation' now experiences the present as an anticipated memory. - Daniel Kahneman This wonderful article touches on several themes close to my heart — living an intellectual life, what it means to pursue knowledge, the value of solitude and silence, the…
Reflections on Harold Bloom’s interview with Charlie Rose on why should one read.