When I was working on my Master's degree, I took a world literature class in which we read books by Anita Desai (Indian), Khaled Hosseini (Afghan-born American), and Edna O'Brien (Irish). I've also engaged with more popular and award-winning authors, like Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie (Nigerian) and Jhumpa Lahiri (American of Indian origin). Nevertheless, I really... Continue Reading →
World Literature and Othering
As I mentioned in my post on The Kite Runner, I took a world literature class while working on a Master’s degree in English. I was so excited for the class, and my background as an editor of a daily document about the worldwide security situation prepared me for knowing a little bit about the... Continue Reading →