मुझे लगता है कि 'द मैजिशियंस' में, हैरी पॉटर और नार्निया का प्रभाव स्पष्ट रूप से मौजूद है।

I think with The Magicians, the Harry Potter and Narnia influences are obviously there.

I think with The Magicians, the Harry Potter and Narnia influences are obviously there.

Tone: Reflective Sentiment: Neutral Type: Observation 95%

मैं एक जेसुइट स्कूल में पढ़ा था जहाँ हर साल विलियम शेक्सपियर का एक नाटक मंचित किया जाता था। इस तरह मैं शेक्सपियर से ऐसे जुड़ा जैसे मुझे उनमें कोई भूमिका निभानी हो। चूँकि वह लड़कों का स्कूल था, इसलिए मैं ओफ़ेलिया का किरदार नहीं निभा पाया। छोटे लड़के लड़कियों का अभिनय करते थे, और मैंने 'रिचर्ड तृतीय' में लेडी ऐनी और 'मैकबेथ' में लेडी मैकबेथ की भूमिका निभाई, फिर 'रिचर्ड द्वितीय' और 'मालवोलियो' बना। सच कहूँ तो, मैं पूरी तरह से शेक्सपियर का दीवाना बन गया था।

I went to a Jesuit school and they did a William Shakespeare play every year. I got to know Shakespeare as parts I wanted to play. I missed out on playing Ophelia - it was an all-boys school. The younger boys used to play the girls, I played Lady Anne in Richard III and Lady Macbeth, then Richard II and Malvolio. I just became a complete Shakespeare nut, really.

I went to a Jesuit school and they did a William Shakespeare play every year. I got to know Shakespeare as parts I wanted to play. I missed out on playing Ophelia - it was an all-boys school. The younger boys used to play the girls, I played Lady Anne in Richard III and Lady Macbeth, then Richard II and Malvolio. I just became a complete Shakespeare nut, really.

Tone: Reflective Sentiment: Positive Type: Reflection 95%

मुझे क्लासिक साइ-फ़ाई (विज्ञान कथा) फ़िल्में बहुत पसंद हैं।

I'm a huge fan of classic sci-fi.

I'm a huge fan of classic sci-fi.

Tone: Reflective Sentiment: Positive Type: Observation 95%

कभी कोमल, कभी रहस्यमयी—लेकिन हमेशा, जैसा कि हम कहते हैं, एक ही तरंग पर सवार—लिली ब्राउन की यह गूंजती और वैचारिक कविताएं आपके दिमाग के उन तारों को झकझोर सकती हैं जिनके बारे में आपको कभी पता ही नहीं था। अगर आप थोड़ा संभलकर पढ़ें, तो 'रस्ट ऑर गो मिसिंग' (Rust or Go Missing) आपको हमेशा सोच में डाले रखेगी।

Sometimes tender, sometimes spiral-eyed-but always, as we say, 'of a mind' -Lily Brown's sonorous and cerebral poems can fire synapses you never knew you had. If you're careful, Rust or Go Missing will keep you on the edge of your head.

Sometimes tender, sometimes spiral-eyed-but always, as we say, 'of a mind' -Lily Brown's sonorous and cerebral poems can fire synapses you never knew you had. If you're careful, Rust or Go Missing will keep you on the edge of your head.

Sentiment: Positive Type: Literary 95%

कवियों को उनकी रचनाएँ पढ़ते हुए सुनने से मुझे एक बहुत बड़ी ऊर्जा मिलती है।

I get a huge energy transfusion from listening to poets read their works.

I get a huge energy transfusion from listening to poets read their works.

Themes #Imagination
Tone: Passionate Sentiment: Positive Type: Reflection 95%

बीबीसी ने इस किताब पर इंग्लैंड की पृष्ठभूमि में दो घंटे की फिल्म बनाने की कोशिश की थी। मैं एक मीटिंग में गया और उन्होंने कहा, "इसे देखिए," और मुझे वह किताब असाधारण लगी। मैंने कहा, "क्या मैं यह कर सकता हूँ?"

BBC had tried to develop the book, set in England, as a two-hour movie. I went to a meeting and they said, "Look at this," and I thought the book was outstanding. I was like, "Can I do this?"

BBC had tried to develop the book, set in England, as a two-hour movie. I went to a meeting and they said, "Look at this," and I thought the book was outstanding. I was like, "Can I do this?"

Tone: Reflective Sentiment: Positive Type: Reflection 95%

मैं एक आलोचक हूँ। इसका मतलब है कि आप एक लेखक हैं। इसलिए हाँ, आपको किसी भी विषय पर—चाहे वह संगीत हो, फिल्में हों, साहित्य हो या कुछ और—खुद को उस विषय का विशेषज्ञ बनाना होगा। लेकिन आप वास्तव में जो करना चाहते हैं, वह अन्य लेखकों को पढ़कर अपनी कला को निखारना है। मुझे लगता है कि आपको बहुत गहराई और चाव से पढ़ना चाहिए, खासकर उन लोगों को जिन्होंने वही किया है जो आप कर रहे हैं, ताकि यह देख सकें कि उसे अतीत में कैसे किया गया था; क्या काम करता है और क्या नहीं।

I'm a critic. That means you are a writer. So, yes, you have to make yourself an authority on whatever subject it's going to be. Music, movies, literature, whatever it's going to be, but what you really want to do is learn your trade by reading other writers. I think you have to read veraciously, especially people who have done what you have done to see how it's been done in the past; what works, what doesn't work.

I'm a critic. That means you are a writer. So, yes, you have to make yourself an authority on whatever subject it's going to be. Music, movies, literature, whatever it's going to be, but what you really want to do is learn your trade by reading other writers. I think you have to read veraciously, especially people who have done what you have done to see how it's been done in the past; what works, what doesn't work.

Topic Creativity & Expression Writing
Tone: Wise Sentiment: Positive Type: Life Advice 95%

नोरा एप्रन वह लेखिका हैं जिन्हें मैं अभी और हमेशा पढ़ना चाहती हूँ। मुझे उनका हास्य, उनकी समझ और खुद पर हँसने की उनकी आदत बहुत पसंद है। वह मेरे लिए एक बहुत बड़ी रोल मॉडल हैं।

The author I wish I was reading right now and always is Nora Ephron. I love the humor, the awareness, the sense of self-deprecation. She is such a role model to me.

The author I wish I was reading right now and always is Nora Ephron. I love the humor, the awareness, the sense of self-deprecation. She is such a role model to me.

Topic Creativity & Expression Writing
Tone: Passionate Sentiment: Positive Type: Reflection 95%

'एवरीथिंग इज़ फ्लेमेबल' मेरी पहली ऐसी पूरी किताब थी जिसे मैं खत्म कर पाई। मैंने कुछ और किताबें भी शुरू की थीं, लेकिन बीच में ही मेरा दम टूट गया। इस किताब में एक गति थी, इसलिए मैं कभी बोर नहीं हुई और न ही मेरा उत्साह कम हुआ। यह छोटे-छोटे लेखों से मिलकर बनी है, और यही मेरा दायरा है। मैं लंबी दौड़ की धावक से ज़्यादा सौ मीटर की रेस वाली धावक हूँ। जब आप कोई छोटा लेख लिखते हैं, तो बस अंदर जाते हैं और अपना काम करके बाहर आ जाते हैं; ज़्यादा देर रुकते नहीं हैं।

Everything is Flammable was the first full-length book I was able to finish. I started a couple others, but ran out of steam. This one had momentum, I never got bored or discouraged. It is made up of short pieces, which is where my comfort zone is. I'm more of a sprinter than a long-distance runner. When you do a short piece, you get in and get out; you don't linger.

Everything is Flammable was the first full-length book I was able to finish. I started a couple others, but ran out of steam. This one had momentum, I never got bored or discouraged. It is made up of short pieces, which is where my comfort zone is. I'm more of a sprinter than a long-distance runner. When you do a short piece, you get in and get out; you don't linger.

Topic Creativity & Expression Writing
Tone: Reflective Sentiment: Positive Type: Reflection 95%

मैंने जिन उपन्यासों पर काम किया है, उन्हें लेकर मैं बहुत उत्साहित हूँ। मुझे लगता है कि वे भी उतने ही दमदार हैं, बल्कि उससे भी बढ़कर हैं। टिम ओ'ब्रायन का उपन्यास 'गोइंग आफ्टर कैसिएटो' मेरे दिल के बहुत करीब है।

I'm very excited about some of the novels that I have adapted. I think they're equally as powerful, if not more. Going After Cacciato (by Tim O'Brien) is something I'm very passionate about.

I'm very excited about some of the novels that I have adapted. I think they're equally as powerful, if not more. Going After Cacciato (by Tim O'Brien) is something I'm very passionate about.

Topic Creativity & Expression Writing
Tone: Passionate Sentiment: Positive Type: Reflection 95%

बाइबल के पाठ का इतिहास साहित्य का एक रोमांचक किस्सा है, एक ऐसा रोमांच जिसके परिणाम बेहद महत्वपूर्ण हैं; और हाल के सालों में हुई लगातार खोजों की बदौलत, हम दुनिया की किसी भी अन्य प्राचीन पुस्तक की तुलना में इसके बारे में ज़्यादा जानते हैं।

The history of the Bible text is a romance of literature, though it is a romance of which the consequences are of vital import; and thanks to the succession of discoveries which have been made of late years, we know more about it than of the history of any other ancient book in the world.

The history of the Bible text is a romance of literature, though it is a romance of which the consequences are of vital import; and thanks to the succession of discoveries which have been made of late years, we know more about it than of the history of any other ancient book in the world.

Topic Spirituality & Morality Religion
Tone: Reflective Sentiment: Positive Type: Observation 95%

बाइबल का एक मानवीय इतिहास भी है और इसके पीछे एक दैवीय प्रेरणा भी। यह बहुत ही दिलचस्प इतिहास है और जो लोग अपनी बाइबल का सम्मान करते हैं, उन्हें कम से कम इसकी रूपरेखा तो पता होनी ही चाहिए, ताकि वे नास्तिकों और अज्ञानियों की आलोचनाओं का जवाब दे सकें।

The Bible has a human history as well as a divine inspiration. It is a history full of interest, and it is one which all those who value their Bible should know, at least in outline, if only that they may be able to meet the criticisms of sceptics and the ignorant.

The Bible has a human history as well as a divine inspiration. It is a history full of interest, and it is one which all those who value their Bible should know, at least in outline, if only that they may be able to meet the criticisms of sceptics and the ignorant.

Topic Spirituality & Morality Religion
Tone: Wise Sentiment: Positive Type: Reflection 95%

मैं किसी किताब के साथ सालों तक जुड़ा नहीं रह सकता जब तक कि उसमें भावनाएं न हों। मेरे लिए यह सिर्फ एक विचार नहीं हो सकता - इसे महसूस किया जाना चाहिए।

I can't stay engaged for years with a book unless it has feelings. It can't be an idea for me - it has to be a felt thing.

I can't stay engaged for years with a book unless it has feelings. It can't be an idea for me - it has to be a felt thing.

Topic Creativity & Expression Writing
Tone: Reflective Sentiment: Positive Type: Reflection 95%

जब पहली बार मेरी रुचि कॉमिक्स में जगी, तब मैं वास्तुकला की पढ़ाई कर रहा था और मैंने 'आर्ट' को सुनते-सुनते एक माध्यम के रूप में कॉमिक्स की खोज की, जो जॉर्ज हेरिमान की 'लिटिल नेमो' और 'क्रेजी कैट' पढ़कर मुझे रिझा रहे थे। यह वाकई बहुत असरदार था।

When I first got interested in comics at the time I was studying architecture and I discovered comics as a medium through listening to Art who was courting me by reading me Little Nemo and Krazy Kat by George Herriman. It was really very effective.

When I first got interested in comics at the time I was studying architecture and I discovered comics as a medium through listening to Art who was courting me by reading me Little Nemo and Krazy Kat by George Herriman. It was really very effective.

Themes #Imagination
Tone: Reflective Sentiment: Positive Type: Reflection 95%

एक संपादक के तौर पर मैं जिस चीज़ से सबसे ज्यादा जुड़ता हूँ, वह है एक 'आवाज़'। आवाज़ सिर्फ लिखावट का अंदाज़ नहीं होती, बल्कि इसका मतलब है कि कोई ऐसा व्यक्ति जिसके पास वाकई कहने के लिए कुछ हो। मुझे लगता है कि किताबों से—चाहे वे कॉमिक्स की हों या साहित्य की—जो कुछ भी मिलता है, वह किसी के दिमाग और उसके सोचने के तरीके की एक खिड़की है। किसी ऐसे व्यक्ति को देखकर जो सचमुच अपनी अंदरूनी सच्चाई को बयान कर रहा हो, जाने-अनजाने मैं अपनी भावनाओं की झलक उसमें पा लेता हूँ।

I know what I as an editor respond to is a voice. A voice is not just a stylistic thing, but it means someone who really has something to say. I think a lot of what I get from books - whether they be books of comics or books of literature - is a window into somebody's mind and their way of thinking. Somehow, I can recognize some of my feelings in seeing somebody who is actually expressing their own inner reality.

I know what I as an editor respond to is a voice. A voice is not just a stylistic thing, but it means someone who really has something to say. I think a lot of what I get from books - whether they be books of comics or books of literature - is a window into somebody's mind and their way of thinking. Somehow, I can recognize some of my feelings in seeing somebody who is actually expressing their own inner reality.

Topic Creativity & Expression Writing
Tone: Reflective Sentiment: Positive Type: Reflection 95%

मैंने ग्यारह साल की उम्र में स्कूल में धार्मिक किताबें, खासकर बाइबिल पढ़ना शुरू किया था, और लगभग तभी से मैंने चुपचाप प्रार्थना करने की आदत डाल ली थी।

I first began to read religious books at school, and especially the Bible, when I was eleven years old; and almost immediately commenced a habit of secret prayer.

I first began to read religious books at school, and especially the Bible, when I was eleven years old; and almost immediately commenced a habit of secret prayer.

Topic Spirituality & Morality Religion
Themes #Consistency
Tone: Reflective Sentiment: Positive Type: Reflection 95%

पेड़ों पर चढ़ना आज भी मेरी सबसे मनपसंद चीजों में से एक है। एक पेड़ और एक अच्छी किताब—बस, इतने में ही मैं खुश हूँ।

Climbing trees is still one of my favorite things to do. A tree and a good book and I'm happy.

Climbing trees is still one of my favorite things to do. A tree and a good book and I'm happy.

Topic Nature & Universe Nature
Tone: Playful Sentiment: Positive Type: Reflection 95%

कुछ पाठक मेरी किताब इसलिए पढ़ेंगे क्योंकि उन्हें इराक में दिलचस्पी नहीं है, बल्कि इसलिए कि उन्हें क्राइम फिक्शन पसंद है। मैं सिर्फ मध्य पूर्व के विद्वानों तक ही सीमित नहीं रहना चाहता था, इसलिए मैं इस बात से खुश हूँ। बहरहाल, यह एक ऐसा उपन्यास था जिसे मैं काश अरबी में पढ़ पाता और फिर उसका अनुवाद करता।

Certain readers will read my book not because they are interested in Iraq, but because they read crime fiction. I did want to get beyond just speaking to other Middle East scholars, so I'm happy about that. But this was, nonetheless, a novel I wish I got to read in Arabic and translate.

Certain readers will read my book not because they are interested in Iraq, but because they read crime fiction. I did want to get beyond just speaking to other Middle East scholars, so I'm happy about that. But this was, nonetheless, a novel I wish I got to read in Arabic and translate.

Topic Creativity & Expression Writing
Tone: Reflective Sentiment: Positive Type: Reflection 95%

मेरे माता-पिता शेक्सपियर के बहुत बड़े प्रशंसक हैं।

My parents are big Shakespeare fans.

My parents are big Shakespeare fans.

Topic Relationships & Love Family
Themes #Human Nature
Sentiment: Positive Type: Observation 95%

लोकप्रिय पत्रिकाएं बढ़ती जा रही हैं जबकि पुस्तकालयों की अलमारियां धूल फांक रही हैं।

Popular magazines multiply while the library shelves remain undisturbed.

Popular magazines multiply while the library shelves remain undisturbed.

Topic Society & World Media
Tone: Cynical Sentiment: Negative Type: Observation 95%
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