The course "Indian Writing in English" explores the rich and diverse literary tradition of Indian authors who have expressed their thoughts, experiences, and cultural narratives in the English language. It provides a critical understanding of how Indian literature in English has evolved from the colonial period to contemporary times, reflecting historical, social, political, and cultural transformations.
This course covers a wide range of genres, including novels, poetry, short stories, plays, and essays, written by prominent authors such as Mulk Raj Anand, R.K. Narayan, Raja Rao, Salman Rushdie, Anita Desai, and many others. It examines themes like nationalism, postcolonial identity, caste and class struggles, gender and feminism, diaspora experiences, and the impact of globalization on Indian literature.
By the end of the course, students will be able to:
- Understand the historical development of Indian Writing in English.
- Analyze key literary texts in relation to their socio-political contexts.
- Examine the themes, styles, and narrative techniques used by Indian authors.
- Critically engage with debates on postcolonialism, identity, and representation.
- Develop independent perspectives on the role of English in Indian literary expression.
- Teacher: Laxman Kumar