Mary and William have never known their father. However, it has never bothered them. The two are extremely self-contained and close to each other. When William is three and Mary a year older, their mother marries Mr. Edmett. Their step-father is very good to them so much so that even when their half-brother Derek is … Continue reading #Classics Club: Two Mirrors by Peter de Polnay (1944)
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Classics Club #A1: Dasa Kumara Charitam by Dandin
Sanskrit is one of the most ancient languages of the world. I am in awe of the power of its words as manifested in the innumerable mantrs, strotas, and raags. It is a matter of regret for me that in school I never tried to learn the language properly and now can only rely on … Continue reading Classics Club #A1: Dasa Kumara Charitam by Dandin
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