Human Happiness and Culture Portrayal in Amish Tripathi’s Shiva Trilogy: A Study

Authors

  • Dr. Firoz A. Shaikh

Keywords:

Myth, history, culture, karma, epic, the Neelkantha

Abstract

21st century is the witness of the significant swing in all the spheres of life. The whole scenario is going
towards the generational change. We have, since so long left the colonial attire behind and we now want to
read and write about our own roots, our shadows and our culture. There is different culture time to time. The
literature can never be past. Since past few years, the young generation is making experiment in abundance.
These writers have attracted the attention of the busy readers of India.
The young Indian generation has forgotten the rich ancient culture and they are highly attracted by the
western culture. They are craving for the western culture. in this situation, Amish‟s Shiva Trilogy is a
milestone in history of Indian Publishing History. He has contributed a lot in the new Indian and has
educated the new generation about the rich culture of India.
In this paper we will explore the Amish‟s point of view on the culture of India, and in Indian English
Writing. He revitalize the Indian culture in History. Amish has recast the Indian culture by attributing
scientific explanations to the controversial ethics. He has revived the tradition of Heroic age of India. He has
revolutionized the Indian writing in English.

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Published

10-08-2019

How to Cite

Dr. Firoz A. Shaikh. (2019). Human Happiness and Culture Portrayal in Amish Tripathi’s Shiva Trilogy: A Study. Vidhyayana - An International Multidisciplinary Peer-Reviewed E-Journal - ISSN 2454-8596, 5(1). Retrieved from http://j.vidhyayanaejournal.org/index.php/journal/article/view/302