Orpheus

Western Lane (Chetna Maroo)

Western Lane Author: Chatna Maroo List: Recent Prize Short List (Shortlist, Man Booker 2023) Project: Orpheus | fleeting nature of happiness | unaccepted death Year of publication: 2023 Pages: 160 Goodreads: Western Lane     […]

Identity

Middlesex (Jeffrey Eugenides)

Middlesex follows the journey of Calliope Stephanides, who is born intersex and later identifies as a transgender man named Cal. The novel explores Cal’s complex family history, his struggles with identity, and the impact of […]

Open Option

Emma (Jane Austen)

Emma follows a spirited young woman with a strong inclination for matchmaking who finds herself entangled in the romantic lives of her friends and acquaintances. As she tries to orchestrate love connections, her own perceptions […]

Open Option

The Catcher in the Rye (J.D. Salinger)

The Holden Caulfield embarks on a journey following his departure from school, exploring the complexities of identity, loneliness, and societal expectations. Through encounters with various characters, he grapples with the challenges of growing up and […]