Raja Sharma: 876 books

“Sanctuary” by William Faulkner was first published in 1931. It was his first highly successful novel that brought him name and fame.The novel is often regarded as one of Faulkner’s most controversial novel, because it is based on the theme of rape.“Sanctuary” proved to be...

Imran is one of the most successful Pakistani cricket captains. Under his captaincy Pakistan won the world cup in 1992. Now he is the leader of a political party in Pakistan with a view to bring changes in the Pakistani society. Having played international cricket for more than twenty years,...

There is an interesting story behind the conception of the novel. It is said that Isabel Allende got the news that her one hundred year-old grandfather was dying. She started writing a letter to her grandfather. This very letter, eventually, became manuscript of “The House of the Spirits.”The...

Hadlee is one of the most successful former New Zealand cricketers. He is regarded as one of the most effective and greatest fast bowlers and all rounders in the history of Test Cricket. In the year 1980, Hadlee was appointed MBE, and then in the year 1990 he was knighted for his great service to the game of cricket.

Michael Anthony Holding is one of the greatest fast bowlers from the West Indies. He was born on 18th of February, 1959, in Kingston, Jamaica. This former West Indian cricketer is undoubtedly one of the fastest bowlers ever to play Test cricket. Most of the batsmen in the world dreaded his...

Cricket is a gentleman's game, but the cricketing terms are both gentlemanly and ungentlemanly, for ever day new words or terms are invented by players and commentators.A layman might understand the words like bat, ball, four, sixer, out, batsman, bowler, etc. but when it comes to the...

This biographical treatise acquaints you will various aspects of Muhammad Ali's life. Introduction Adversity to the Olympic gold Early Years as a Professional Boxer Muhammad Ali vs. Sonny Liston Early Titles Ali and Religion Vietnam War Ali Said...

“Gaudy Night” by Dorothy L. Sayers was first published in 1935. It is a mystery novel. It is the tenth book in the author’s popular series about aristocratic detective Lord Peter Wimsey.It is also the third book that features crime writer Harriet Vane.Harriet Vane happens to be...

In academic circles, perhaps, no other novelist has gained as much popularity as George Orwell has. His most famous novels "Nineteen Eighty-Four" and "Animal Farm" brought all the glory that a writer desires. However, his best work is his essays, and it can be said that Orwell...

George Bernard Shaw, the British playwright and novelist, is also known as a critic and social reformer. His witty writings have contributed a lot to English literature. Through his unmatched genius, he has written some of the most popular dramas which have retained their charm even today. Shaw's...

“Goldfinger” by Ian Fleming was first published in England on 23rd of March 1950. It was published by Jonathan Cape. It was the seventh novel written by Fleming in James Bond series. The original title of “Goldfinger” was “The Richest Man in the World.” It was written between January...

Popularly known as “Bapu” in India, the Father of Nation, Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi was born on 2nd of October 1869 in Porbandar in the Gujarat State of India.His contribution to the Independence Movement in British ruled India is unmatched. It makes him the preeminent leader in the Indian...

The story explores the mental trauma and changes in behavior shown by the soldiers who have come back from the war.“All Quiet On the Western Front” was first published in the German newspaper Vissische Zeitung in the year 1928. After one year it was published in the book form.In...

According to the author, “The Kite Runner” is basically a father-son story. Even in his later works, he uses this subject matter.Although the author explores several themes in the novel, guilt and redemption come out as the most significant themes.An act of violence, rape, is committed...