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Sourima Rana

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Sourima Rana is a literature enthusiast and PhD aspirant from India, with a Masters and Bachelors degree in English Literature. An avid reader, she’s interested in decoding paintings and films, and finding the psychological underpinnings of human behaviour and its representation in literature. Her areas of special interest include Romantic poetry, popular culture genres like the Gothic and detective fiction; and the feminist and psychoanalytic schools of thought. She is an established poet, with her works featured in both Indian and international journals; primarily in the 16th Yearbook of the Katherine Mansfield Society, published by Edinburgh University Press, in 2024. Apart from work or academia, she loves spending time with animals, playing the guitar and singing.

Education:St. Xavier's College (under Calcutta University), Kolkata, 2023MA English LiteratureSt. Xavier's College (under Calcutta University), Kolkata, 2021BA English HonorsJadavpur University, 2024.Post-graduate Certificate Course in Editing and PublishingExpertise:
English Literature
Art History
Gothic and Detective Fiction
Mythology
Psychology
Existential Philosophy
Romantic Era Poetry
Feminist Theory
Psychoanalytic Theory
Member since: Aug 31, 2023Location: IndiaPublished posts: 4

Articles by Sourima Rana

Pandemic Literature From Homer to Covid-19
Pandemic Literature From Homer to Covid-19

Pandemic literature is a cathartic record of how humans process the mental and physical challenges that arise during a health crisis.

4 Feminist Paintings by Artemisia Gentileschi
4 Feminist Paintings by Artemisia Gentileschi

Known as the Queen of Baroque, Artemisia Gentileschi was a leading Italian feminist painter.

6 Revolutionary Works by H. G. Wells
6 Revolutionary Works by H. G. Wells

Often called the Shakespeare of Science Fiction, H. G. Wells, is best remembered for his innovative science fiction novels and short stories.