Of Indomitable Spirit and Resilience

Thomas Hardy, an eminent novelist of the Victorian era, remarks that man is a puppet in the hands of fate and destiny.

- Shiv Sethi

Thomas Hardy, an eminent novelist of the Victorian era, remarks that man is a puppet in the hands of fate and destiny. The idea advocated by Hardy suggests a deterministic view of life, where events are predetermined and beyond human control. On the contrary, the doyen of English Drama, William Shakespeare, opines that man is the architect of his own fate. While Hardy explores the power of fate, Shakespeare emphasizes the ability of individuals to make choices that can influence their destinies, even in the face of adversity.

Life is Beautiful by Dr. Urvashi Tandon is one such remarkable piece of literature that celebrates the resilience of the human spirit and gives us fodder to rethink the way we perceive adversity. The author brings a wealth of her profound personal experiences and rich insights to her writing. Her professional background, combined with her deep understanding of human emotions, lends the novel a sense of deep authenticity that is really hard to ignore.