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.
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…
E.E. Cummings, the poet who has broken all the rules of writing poetry, was born in 1894 as Edward Estlin Cummings. His rare voice stands apart in a realm of his own creation. His poems draw you in and make…
When you think of Shakespeare’s Hamlet, chances are you will also think about pale apparitions, cold castles, and a dismal man holding a skull. Though we all know Hamlet to be a tragic story of revenge, madness, and death, there…
Life can be overwhelming at times, with anxiety and stress causing worries and constant thinking to the point of it becoming difficult to remain calm and focused. When it feels like you have too many tabs open in your mind,…
Born on 15th October 1844, German philosopher Friedrich Nietzsche is known for his intellect, and he isn’t for the faint-hearted. All life lessons from Nietzsche delve into the human condition as is, without any filter or sugarcoating. To read him…
Books on messy relationships don’t offer perfect romances or neatly tied endings. They give us the chaos, contradictions, and emotional wreckage that make us feel the most human.” These dark romance novels like It Ends With Us by Colleen Hoover…
In The Kite Runner book, Amir and Hassan’s friendship echoes through the streets of Kabul. The former is the privileged son of a wealthy man, and the latter is the loyal son of a servant. But this story is more…
Widely regarded as one of the greatest works in English literature, Wuthering Heights is a masterpiece written by Emily Brontë. It has all elements that make a book timeless. Heathcliff’s brooding personality, Catherine’s Catherine’s passionate spirit, and the hauntingly beautiful…