Sourima Rana
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Sourima Rana

India

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

Articles by Sourima Rana

Everything You Need to Know About Cryptography (History & Examples)Everything You Need to Know About Cryptography (History & Examples)

Cryptography is the art of hiding the meaning of a text from everyone except the intended receivers through the use of various techniques.

Pandemic Literature From Homer to Covid-19Pandemic 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 Gentileschi4 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. Wells6 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.