Indian Literatures in English: Texts and Contexts

This book presents a concise and comprehensive overview of Indian literatures in English, covering classical literary traditions, major writers, works in English, select regional literatures and writings in English translation. It traces the evolution of Indian literature in English from the late nineteenth century to the twenty-first century, highlighting key authors, texts and literary developments that shape its rich and diverse landscape.

The volume organizes the domain knowledge through an accessible alphabetical framework of major entries, complemented by a chronology of significant literary events. It offers a clear and systematic guide for understanding the breadth of Indian literary production across languages, genres, regions and historical periods. By combining historical depth with concise presentation marked with analytical remarks, the book enables readers to grasp essential information palatably and effectively.

Addressing the needs and curiosity of a global readership, this book enhances understanding of Indian literature within broader South Asian literary contexts with its subtle connection with world literature. It also serves as a valuable resource for readers seeking a compact yet authoritative reference in an era that demands precise and reliable knowledge.

The book serves as a handy and authoritative resource for aspirants of competitive exams in India and abroad, while offering immense value to students, researchers, and scholars of English literature, Indian writing in English, Indian regional literature in translation and South Asian literary studies.