Indian English Novel: A Critical Casebook

This first-ever collection of critical essays anthologises extensive critical discussions on every major issue of every major novel of Indian English Literature. Ranging from the classic RAJMOHAN'S WIFE to the postmodern MIDNIGHT'S CHILDREN this book acts like an indispensable companion to the readers of Indian Novels in English. Investigating the Indian elements present in each text, this book not only focuses new light on the thematic, social or cultural issues of these literary texts, but also enables the readers to rethink the position of the entire genre of Indian English Novel from an international and broader intellectual context.