Studies in Indian English Fiction and Poetry sheds new light, lights hitherto unnoticed, on some of the major poets and novelists of Indian writing in English. It contains more than twenty scholarly articles from eminent scholars from different parts of the country. It includes poets like Toru Dutt, R.N. Tagore, Sri Aurobindo, Sarojini Naidu, Nissim Ezekiel and other contemporary poets. The novel section includes papers on Mulk Raj Anand, Raja Rao, Kamala Markandaya, Manohar Malgonkar, Salman Rushdie, Arun Joshi, Khushwant Singh, Shashi Tharoor, Raj Kamal Jha, Guru Charan Das etc. As Indian writing in English is getting not only recognition but also prestigious awards at being written on it, it is felt that it is necessary for the readers to remain conversant with new lights on the subject. It is hoped that this book will go a long way in fulfilling the growing demands of the readers.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR Amar Nath Prasad
Dr. Amar Nath Prasad teaches English at Jagdam College (Jaiprakash University Chapra, Bihar. He is gold medallist in English. He has attended a number of seminars and conferences. Most of his scholarly poems/papers have been published in different books and journals, magazines and newspapers. Recently he has completed his Ph. D. Degree on Arundathi Roy's The God of Small Things. He has edited more than half a dozen standard books of English literature. He has also authored three books: 1. Practical Criticism; 2. Arundathi Roy's The God of Small Things. 3. Critical Essays on Indian Writing in English.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR U.S. Rukhaiyar
Prof. U.S. Rukhaiyar has recently retired as the Pro. Vice-Chancellor of Jai Prakash University, Professor and Head of P.G. Department of the University. He is a renowned teacher of English literature. His writings contin deep and fresh insights. He has attended several seminars and symposia and is well-known for covering a wide area of studies. He has edited a book on Indian Poetry in English. He is also interested in fine arts like music and drama. He has contributed scholarly articles to books on Indian Literature in English.
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