Paavai Guide for B.A., English Literature, Second Year IV Semester, Core Subject 6, Madurai Kamaraj University.
Indian Writing in English
Price Rs.100/-
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
