Indian Writings in English

Since its inception in 19th century, Indian Writing in English has coruscated worldwide and the English works of Indian authors have been highly appreciated even by the people of English-speaking nations. Not remaining confined to the restricted gamut of themes and style of olden days, Indian writing in English has made its dent in myriad human concerns at the hands of great number of Indian writers. In the present anthology, a sincere attempt has been made to provide an in-depth study of the works of reputed Indian authors like Bhabani Bhattacharya, Amitabh Ghosh, Shashi Tharoor, Raj Kamal Jha, Arundhati Roy, Jhumpa Lahiri, Shobha De, Manju Kapur, Anita Nair to name but a few. Aiming at encouraging variegated opinions without conforming to fixed and rigorous critical canons, the anthology not only focuses on novels but also on the other forms of literature that are brilliant evocation of historical, philosophical and social issues of great importance. It also traverses through psychological and subliminal issues. Contributors to the present anthology have explored the varied aspects of literary works of the noted and award-winning writers, besides analysing critically and impartially the question of equal rights for women raised by the eminent Indian writers in their works. It is hoped that Indian Writings in English would prove indispensable for the students of English literature and would even appeal to those interested in the English works of Indian writers. It will undoubtedly enkindle in readers an avid interest towards their works and also help them sharpen their critical understanding with its ample food for thought.

Table of Contents:
1. The Clash of Social Identities in the Post-colonial English Novel: A Study of Bhabani Bhatacharya’s So Many Hungers! –K.C. Mishra 2. Amitav Ghosh’s The Glass Palace: A Post-colonial Novel –Mansing G. Kadam 3. Transcending Gender Parochialism in Modern Indian Feminist Fiction –Sanjay Kumar 4. The Nostalgic Note in their Flute: A Reading of Arundhati Roy and Jhumpa Lahiri –Nandini Sahu 5. History in Shreds: A Reading of Shashi Tharoor’s Riot –Sathyaraj V. and Joe Verghese Yeldho 6. The Identity Crisis: An Immigrant Experience as Reflected in Jhumpa Lahiri’s Novel The Namesake –Shubha Mishra 7. Raj Kamal Jha’s If You are Afraid of Heights: An Interpretation –Kanhaiyajee Jha 8. Indian Sensibility in Arundhati Roy’s The God of Small Things –Umed Singh 9. Resurrection of Self: A Study of Anita Nair’s Ladies Coupe –Binod Mishra 10. Diaphanous Exposé of Human Values in Jhumpa Lahiri’s Interpreter of Maladies –Devika 11. The Insurgent Female Psyche in Manju Kapur’s A Married Woman: A Socio-Ethical Study –Ashok Kumar 12. Bed as Battlefield: A Study of Shobha De’s Starry Nights –S.S. Kanade 13. Travails of An Immigrant: A Study of Jhumpa Lahiri’s The Namesake –Sushila Rathore 14. A Blend of Magical, Devious and Divine: A Study of Siddharth Shanghvi’s The Last Song of Dusk –Geetha B. 15. Ambiguous Divinity in Manil Suri’s The Death of Vishnu –R. Swarnalatha 16. The Novels of Shobha De: A Feminist Study –Shivika Verma 17. From Clarity to Chaos: A Complex Pattern of Journey in Manju Kapur’s Difficult Daughters –Pushp Lata 18. Walking on her Own Road: Modern Indian English Woman Poet –Rashmi Bajaj and Aparna Batra 19. Reading Literature from the Margins –P.S. Ramana List of Contributors Contents