LITERATURE

The books in this list are mostly dystopian stories about oppression, violence, cruelty, coups, civil wars and the downtrodden classes; and some are novels that are based on true stories.When you read them, they will show you the tragic side of being a human and the human life itself; will help you understand the pains of humanity and 'the others'; and will potentially make you more 'aware', 'understanding' and 'compassionate. Enjoy reading!Note 1: Just like every book list, this one is also incomplete and flawed, sorry in advance!Note 2: The order has nothing to do with the quality of the books.

Studies show that writers are twice as likely to commit suicide than other people. Although the correlation between creativity and mental illnesses is open to discussion, there is no doubt that the literary world has suffered many losses, as many geniuses have had troubles making peace with life. We’ve collected 16 of them to remember and praise, once again, their great contributions to literature.

The acclaimed writer Paulo Coelho has so many stories to share. Apart from his books, his interviews, statements and such give us a good perspective about the way the sees life. Here we have 15 lovely quotes from him to make you re-consider certain things in your life!

We know, we know. You’ll say you never looked at them this way, but give it a go. Here is an in-depth look at 12 male characters from famous fairy tales.

A melancholic person is always indecisive and contradictory. While they are happy with their loneliness, they also feel sad about not being around people…