Patna: Ramdhari Singh Dinkar—The Guiding Beacon of His Era: Prof. Tarun Kumar

A distinguished ceremony at T.P.S. College honoured the 117th birth anniversary of Ramdhari Singh Dinkar, celebrating his timeless poetry, prose and nationalist spirit.

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💡 Just found out a fascinating twist: the writer of *Karla’s Choice* is actually John le Carré’s son, Nick Harkaway! 🤯✍️ That definitely adds a new dimension to the conversation. It’s not just any author picking up where le Carré left off, but his own son continuing the legacy! 👨‍👦

Does this change how we feel about legacy novels? 📚✨ Knowing that it’s a family member who likely had an intimate understanding of his father’s style, characters, and world, does it feel more authentic? Or is it still tricky when someone else, even family, takes over such an iconic universe? 🌍🔍

There’s something special about continuing a story when it’s in the hands of family, but does it make a big difference in the end? 🤔✨ Would you be more open to these kinds of continuations if they were handled by the creator’s family, or does it not really matter who writes it?

Let me know your thoughts! ⬇️ #JohnLeCarre #NickHarkaway #KarlasChoice #LiteraryLegacy #SpyFiction #FamilyLegacy 📖💭

🤖📚 Here’s another twist on this whole posthumous book phenomenon: Right now, people seem pretty comfortable with human authors picking up where someone left off. But what happens in a few years (or even months!) when an *AI* can do the same? 🤯✒️

It’s easy to accept another writer continuing a legacy because we feel there’s a human connection there – an interpretation, a tribute, a sense of continuity. But what if it’s an AI that’s learned to mimic an author’s style perfectly? Will these AI-authored books feel authentic, or will they just seem like soulless imitations? 🧠💻✨

We’re already seeing AI-generated art, music, and poetry, but a full novel? One that carries on beloved characters and intricate worlds? 📖💭 How would we feel about that? Would it have the same value, or would we draw a line between human creativity and algorithmic mimicry? 🤔⚖️

What do you all think? When AI gets good enough to write the next Bond or Smiley novel, will society embrace it as just another tool for storytelling, or could there be a backlash? 💬⬇️ I’d love to hear your thoughts on this one! #AICreativity #LiteraryLegacy #PosthumousBooks #FutureOfStorytelling 🤖📚

💭 So, here’s a thought: Is it just me, or does it seem like *only male authors* get to keep writing after they've passed? 🤔📚 We’re constantly seeing these posthumous novels – think Ian Fleming’s Bond, Robert Ludlum’s Bourne, or even Tolkien’s extended Middle-earth universe – all male writers, living on through the pens of others! 🕵️‍♂️🗡️✨

Meanwhile, where are the posthumous continuations of female authors’ works? 📖✍️ Sure, there are a few, like Austen’s unfinished stories, but they’re definitely rare. Are publishers less interested in continuing the legacies of female authors, or do they just view male-authored spy novels, thrillers, and action stories as more “timeless” or marketable? 💼💣📈

It’s interesting to think about how female authors’ works are often seen as complete and personal, while male characters get to carry on in never-ending adventures. 📜💔

What do you think? Would you like to see more “resurrections” of female authors’ works, or do you feel once a story is finished, it should stay that way? 🛌⚰️🤷‍♀️

Drop your thoughts below ⬇️ I’d love to know where you stand! #LiteraryLegacy #WomenWriters #PosthumousNovels #BookToot 📚💬

🎧📚 Hey #BookLovers and #SpyFiction fans! 🕵️‍♂️🔍 I just stumbled upon a *new* George Smiley novel, but here’s the twist – it's written by Nick Harkaway, not John le Carré! 🤯 Titled *Karla’s Choice*, it dives back into the shadowy world of espionage, filling the gap between *The Spy Who Came in from the Cold* and *Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy*! 🇬🇧💼💥

It seems like these days, authors never truly stop writing, even after they're gone! 🕰️✒️ We’re seeing more and more of these “legacy novels,” where a new author steps in to bring our favorite characters back to life. Sometimes it’s a tribute, other times it’s a fresh take. But how do we feel about this trend? 🤔✨

What do you think? Is it a respectful homage or just a way to keep the brand going? 📖💸 Do you enjoy seeing characters reimagined in new voices, or do you prefer to let them rest with their original creators? 🛌⚰️

And specifically with *Karla’s Choice* – are you excited to dive back into George Smiley’s world, even if it’s with a new author at the helm? 🌍👀

I’d love to hear your thoughts! 👂💬 Drop a comment below ⬇️ and let’s discuss! #JohnLeCarre #GeorgeSmiley #SpyNovels #NickHarkaway #BookToot #LiteraryLegacy 💬📚