Essays

If you've ever been intrigued by the contradictions and vibrant traditions of India, this book's for you. It offers a lighthearted yet insightful glimpse into the unique aspects of Indian life that often puzzle outsiders. The blend of fiction and personal anecdotes will provide you with a fresh perspective while tickling your funny bone.

Britain's best known classicist, Mary Beard, is also a committed and vocal feminist. With wry wit she shows how history has treated powerful women. Her examples range from Medusa and goddess Athena to Theresa May and Elizabeth Warren, as she explores the cultural underpinnings of misogyny, considering the public voice of women, how we look at women who exercise power, our cultural assumptions about women's relationship with power, and how powerful women resist being packaged into a male template.With personal reflections on her own experiences of sexism online and the gendered violence she has endured as a woman in the public eye, Beard asks: If women aren't perceived to be fully within the structures of power, isn't it power we need to redefine?With Updated Afterword: "From lectures to book - and the right to be wrong", and, "From book to #MeToo - and reflections on rape".

This book could be a good read for users who are interested in delving deeper into the complexities of sex and its connection to power dynamics, discrimination, and social justice. The author challenges the conventional notions of consent and urges us to think critically about the political and ethical implications of sex. With its original perspective and engaging writing style, The Right to Sex invites readers to rethink their understanding of sex and envision a more equitable world.

For anyone fascinated by the intersection of personal transformation and literary expression, "Bite Harder" is a compelling read. Jee Leong Koh's journey from Singapore to New York, interwoven with thoughtful essays on poetry and freedom of expression, offers a rich insight into a poet's mind and the cultural shifts that shape it. This collection could be especially resonant for readers interested in the nuances of cultural criticism and those who value the power of literature to challenge and transform.