Indian English literature

Indian English literature is an endeavour of showcasing the rare gems of Indian writing in English. From being a curious native explosion, Indian English has become a new form of Indian culture, and voice in which India speaks. While Indian authors - poets, novelists, essayists, dramatists - have been making significant contributions to world literature since the pre-Independence era, the past few years have seen a massive flourishing of Indian English writing in the international market. Not only are the works of Indian authors writing in English soaring on the best-seller list, they are also receiving a great deal of critical acclaim. Starting from Mulk Raj Anand, R. K. Narayan, Anita Desai, Toru Dutt to Salman Rushdie, Vikram Seth, Allan Sealy, Amitav Ghosh, Jhumpa Lahiri, Chitra Banerjee Divakaruni, Arundhati Roy,Vikram Chandra … the parade of fine Indian writers is long and lengthening. Here, you can explore the interesting history of Indian writing in English, and also experience its various facets, as expressed in Indian English literature, plays and movies, and other media.

Historical Perspective

Indian English Literature has grown from a sapling to a strong rooted tree in full bloom. Indians, however, did not start writing in English in a day – it took several historical events and distinguished personalities to bring Indian writing in English to its present eminence. Historical Perspective is an effort to contextualise the growth and rise of Indian English Literature, from its inception to its present glory.

Eminent Authors

Indian authors writing in English have conquered the world. These eminent writers have won coveted national and international Literary Awards, attracted vast media attention and made the publishing industry breath afresh. With a rising readership, they are the centre of critical attention, scholarly works and research activities of International academia. Showcased here are the brief biographical details of these eminent authors, along with their noteworthy works and critical response.

Eminent Works

This section focuses on the eminent works of Indian English Literature. Famous Novels, poems, stories, essays, non-fictional works and books of eminence are showcased here, with special reference to the authors. We also intend to look at some of the most prominent literary works of other new literatures. Find here some of the treasures of literature in English and cherish them forever.