Indian Writers On Writing

Author: D. Ramakrishna
Publisher: Prestige Books
Year: 2007
Language: English
Pages: 158
ISBN/UPC (if available): 8175511958

Description

Indian Writers on Writing contains statements by both classic authors and writers of the new generation concerning trends in Indian English Writing past and present. The book throws light on various aspect of contemporary Indian English novel. It contains original letters written by Indian authors like Mulk Raj Anand, Nissim Ezekiel, Nayantara Sahgal and Seshaendra Sarma from the 1970s to 2000. The letters are preceded by a comprehensive survey article, discussing important aspects of Indian English writing, dealing with statements on Indian writers by Salman Rushdie, Shashi Tharoor, Amitav Ghosh, Vikram Seth and Arundhat Roy.

Contents

Preface

LITERARY CRITICISM:
Contemporary Indian English
Literary Scene


LETTERS:
Mulk Raj Anand

Nissim Ezekiel

Naantara Sahgal

Seshendra Sarma