Writers of the Indian Diaspora

In the recent years, a great body of fiction, written by writers of Indian origin, has emerged on the world literary scene. A large number of these diasporic writers have given expression to their creative urge and have brought credit to the Indian English fiction as a distinctive force. The present volume comprises critical essays on some of the most significant writers, namely Salman Rushdie, Meena Alexander, Jhumpa Lahiri and Stephen Gill. Some of these writers express their longing for their motherland as well as portray an objective picture of Indian society. Addressed to a well-read and intelligent reader, the book adds immensely to our awareness of the intrinsic value of Indian literature.