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Welcome to MiniPub, a home for stories, creativity, and reflection. This blog began with the simple urge to analyse a set of play texts for a course, but it has grown into something bigger, a space where literature and life meet in many forms.
Our vision is to make reading and creativity enjoyable, inspiring, and accessible. At MiniPub, every word is written to spark thought, stir imagination, and bring people closer to the beauty of storytelling.

Here, we examine plays, novels, and movies with fresh eyes while also sharing thought-provoking articles, short stories, and poems that connect to everyday experiences.




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