Indian English Writing

Contents: Preface. 1. Important aspects of Indian English. 2. The beginnings of Indian English. 3. The famous literary figures. 4. Indian English literature. 5. Indian English poets. 6. The trendsetters. 7. Twentieth-century developments. 8. The place of fiction in Anglo-Indian writings. 9. The place of Indian English in the world. 10. The trend of continuity and development upto 21 century. Bibliography. Index.

"Indian English as been universally accepted as a unique style of discourse with its own nuances, giving expression to Indian multiculturalism in the works of writers in India or those abroad. Indian English Writing is specially designed keeping in mind the students pursuing Indian literature in different universities. A special attempt has been made to design the book to cater the needs of the readers and scholars wishing to be acquainted with the various aspects of post-independence Indian writing in English. All the major works of famous writers are discussed from examination point of view." (jacket)