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By Neriman K., PhD on April 6, 2020 • ( 10 Comments )

Maya Angelou on Language

“When I’m writing, I am trying to find out who I am, who we are, what we’re capable of, how we feel, how we lose and stand up, and go on from darkness into darkness. I’m trying for that. But I’m also trying for the language.”

By Neriman K., PhD on April 4, 2020 • ( 11 Comments )

Music Inspired by Literature: From Sylvia Plath to Lolita | Part II

Last week, I discussed some of my favorite songs that were inspired by literature. Today, in Part II, I continue my foray into the world of music and literature. And at the end, you will find a playlist with over 60 songs inspired by all things literary.

By Neriman K., PhD on April 3, 2020 • ( 9 Comments )

Charles Bukowski on Cats

“The more cats you have, the longer you live. If you have a hundred cats, you’ll live ten times longer than if you have ten. Someday this will be discovered, and people will have a thousand cats and live forever.”

By Neriman K., PhD on March 28, 2020 • ( 10 Comments )

Music Inspired by Literature: From Cornwall to Småland | Part I

Here’s a mixtape of books inspired by music and songs inspired by literature in a three part series.

By Neriman K., PhD on March 25, 2020 • ( 38 Comments )

Comfort Reads: What to Read in Troubling Times

From Tanwi Nandini Islam to Lorrie Moore: here are six books that can bring you comfort and ease during troubling times.

By Neriman K., PhD on December 2, 2019 • ( 6 Comments )

On Winter, Who Wants to Be a Millionaire & Home

This is home too, from which I’m writing a thank you letter to Who Wants to Be a Millionaire, I suppose? Who would have thought?

By Neriman K., PhD on July 30, 2019 • ( 12 Comments )

Istanbul, Not Constantinople… ?

.. I’m from Istanbul. No, really. Originally. My great-great-great-great x great grandparents had been Ottomans. I don’t know what ethnicity, but yes, Istanbulites. No, not Arabs. Rums, you say? Maybe. I’ve always suspected that. No, not Armenian. But maybe.

By Neriman K., PhD on July 1, 2019 • ( Leave a comment )

Read My Review on World Literature Today: Zahia Rahmani

When I found out that I was reviewing “Muslim” for World Literature Today, I was elated. And you can read about why in my review in the summer issue of World Literature Today.

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