Nietzsche & Nabokov, philosophy and literature, where the musings of great thinkers meet the artistry of storytelling. Whether you are seeking answers to life’s big questions or simply craving a new perspective, this part of The Soul Index is where you let your mind and imagination roam freely.
Poetry isn’t just one thing with one purpose, just like music or programming. It takes many forms and speaks in many voices. The word poem comes from the Greek word that means “a made thing,” and that’s really what poetry…
According to the 2023 Pew Research Center survey, nearly 23% of American adults did not read a book last year. This growing number isn’t just about shifting habits. It signals a common problem many readers quietly face: the reading slump. So,…
The Idiot is my favorite Dostoevsky novel. Not because it is tragically beautiful, philosophical, or makes you sympathize with the protagonist, but because it shows the real face of humans. Dostoevsky perfectly depicts how so many people try to take…
Reading books by autistic authors isn’t just about understanding autism—it’s about finding rich, diverse, and often underrepresented voices in literature. These famous autistic authors let you into their heads, whether through memoirs, fiction, poetry, or fantasy. They show that autism…
As a writer, I have worshipped the legendary authors and poets before me. The ones who left a permanent mark in the world of words and shaped the very fabric of storytelling. I have done it all — binge-read their…
When you think of philosophy, you might think of the most clichéd question/concept that ever exists — What is life? But philosophy is much more than that. It isn’t just about abstract thoughts, interesting paradoxes, and unanswerable questions. It helps…
Why do quotes from ancient Greek philosophers still go viral on social media thousands of years later? It’s because some truths just don’t expire. Despite the busy chaos of modern life, these old and wise sayings from great thinkers like…
Is it possible to live our lives without experiencing even an ounce of suffering? That’s not possible. While other philosophers and Stoics assume that suffering is bad and that we need to get rid of it or at least try…
If you are into wordplay, brain teasers, or just enjoy a good laugh, funny palindromes are your new best friend. These wacky gems read the same forwards and backwards and are perfect for jokes, party tricks, or even confusing your…
Icons of the Jazz Age, Scott and Zelda Fitzgerald, are remembered even today. Not just for their iconic love letters but for the immense talent they hold as creative artists. Fitzgerald, known for his magnum opus, The Great Gatsby, whereas…