Guide for Indian Writing in English

Paavai Guide for B.A., English Literature, Second Year IV Semester, Core Subject 6, Madurai Kamaraj University.

Indian Writing in English 

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Syllabus:

IV SEMESTER

PART III — CORE SUBJECT — 6

INDIAN WRITING IN ENGLISH

Objectives

1. To make learners aware of the history and the growth of Indian Writing in English

2. To introduce learners to the rich literary tradition in Indian Writing in English

3. To enable learners to appreciate the changing trends in Indian literature in English

UNIT – I PROSE

Vivekananda World Mission - Bhabani Bhattacharya

The Gospel of Non-Violence - M.K. Gandhi

Ajanta and Ellora in the Monsoon - Shashi Tharoor

Books recommended:

1. Indian Yarns: An Anthology of Indian English writing, Cambridge University Press.

2. Selections from Indian Writing in English for Under Graduates, New Century Book House (P)

Ltd.

UNIT – II POETRY

An Introduction - Kamala Das

Goodbye Party - Ezekiel

From Home coming - Parthasarathy

Six Rubaiyaats - Mirza Arif

Books recommended:

l. Indian Yarns: An Anthology of Indian English writing, Cambridge University Press.

2. Selections from Indian Writing in English for Under Graduates, New Century Book House (P)

Ltd.  

3. Ramaswamy. S. Commentaries on Common Wealth Poetry and Drama , Prestige Books.

UNIT – III SHORT STORY

Astrologers Day - R.K. Narayan

Freedom - Bama

Festival of Eidgah - Premchand

Bholi - K.A. Abbas

Books recommended:

Indian Writing in English — Harrows Publications, Chennai

UNIT – IV DRAMA

Silence! The Court is in Session, Vijay Tendulkar, Oxford Press

UNIT – V FICTION

The Three Mistakes of My Life - Chetan Bhagat