Indian writing in English: A Brief Study of some Indian Female English Writers

Authors

  • Nirali Laxmanbhai Ravaliya

Keywords:

English Language, Indian writers, contribution, prose and poetry

Abstract

The purpose of this research is to examine the development of English literature in India across time, starting from the British colonial era when they introduced the language to the Indian people. The story starts with Sake Dean Mahomet's landmark work, "Travels of Dean Mahomet," which was released in 1793. It then on to detail the ongoing trend of English literature in India. This literary environment has undergone a tremendous transition over time, opening its doors to contributions from male authors and, most notably, female writers. Today, the heritage continues to flourish due to the notable novels, poetry, and prose written by female writers who have carved out their niche. This article provides a succinct account of the development of English literature in India, drawing on secondary sources. It also highlights the many significant contributions that female authors have made to this literary legacy.

Downloads

Download data is not yet available.

References

Asnani, Shyam M. New Dimensions of Indian English Novel. Doaba House, 1987.

Cvetkovic, Vibiana Bowman. "FEMININE MYSTIQUE." Examining Lois Lane: The Scoop on Superman's Sweetheart (2013): 39.

Selvam, Miss F. Maria. "QUEST FOR IDENTITY IN SHASHI DESHPANDE'S THAT LONG SILENCE." LITERARY ENDEAVOUR 17.

Mukherjee, Meenakshi. The perishable empire: Essays on Indian writing in English. Oxford University Press, USA, 2000.

Das, Bijay Kumar. Postmodern Indian English Literature. Atlantic Publishers & Dist, 2003.

Ravi, P. S. Modern Indian fiction: history, politics and individual in the novels of Salman Rushdie; Amitav Ghosh, Upamanyu Chatterjee. Prestige, 2003.

Robison, Lillian. "In her work Sex, Class and Culture. 1978." Print. Sahgal, Nayantara. Plans for Departure (1989).

Sen, Asha. Towards a national culture? India and its diasporas. Purdue University, 1996.

Additional Files

Published

10-06-2023

How to Cite

Nirali Laxmanbhai Ravaliya. (2023). Indian writing in English: A Brief Study of some Indian Female English Writers. Vidhyayana - An International Multidisciplinary Peer-Reviewed E-Journal - ISSN 2454-8596, 8(6). Retrieved from https://j.vidhyayanaejournal.org/index.php/journal/article/view/1548