A blind man studying at the prestigious Massachusetts Institute of Technology? Is that even possible? Yes! If you and only you are willing!
Aleksei Maximovich Peshkov, later known as Maxim Gorky, came into the world in 1868, amidst the turmoil of Tsarist Russia. Raised by his grandmother, Gorky’s childhood was marred by poverty and instability, his father having passed away when he was just five years old.
In the shadows of adversity, young Maxim found solace in books, nurturing a flame of curiosity that would later ignite the literary world. His thirst for knowledge unquenchable, Gorky’s formative years were marked by a turbulent journey, as he navigated the complexities of adolescence and rebellion.
n the year 1802, amidst the roar of the ocean, a legend was born. Not of the sea, but cradled by its rhythm, Victor Hugo, the “Ocean Man,” entered the world.
In the early 1900s, a Spanish filmmaker named Luis Buñuel emerged as one of the greatest in the world. His journey spanned from the silent era of the 1920s to the 1970s, leaving an indelible mark on cinema. Luis Buñuel and Salvador Dali, bonded during their student years, living at the Residencia de Estudiantes. They birthed Cinematic surrealism with films like Un Chien Andalou (1929) and L’Age d’Or (1930), paving the way for a unique blend of art and politics.
It was at Munich University that Brecht’s theatrical journey began. He developed the revolutionary ‘Epic Theatre,’ challenging the emotional identification typical of classical approaches. Brecht wanted more than escapism; he sought to ignite rational self-reflection, believing it could be a catalyst for social change.
Once upon a time in the whimsical world of words, there lived a literary maestro named Lewis Carroll. Born under the curious stars on January 27, 1832, in Daresbury, England, Carroll embarked on a journey that would make Wonderland seem like a mere warm-up.
In this episode of Musings, writer Siddhartha Gigoo talks about his collection of poems Love in the Time of Quarantine that he wrote during the pandemic, and the role of arts and literature in this time of isolation and suffering in the world.
In this episode of Musings, Aruni Kashyap talks about his new book of poetry, There is no Good Time for Bad News titled Poetry Speaks Resistance and also discusses the importance of postcolonial oral cultures, the problematic categorization of being a writer representing the “North East”.
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