Nalini Natarajan:Handbuch der indischen Literaturen des 20. Jahrhunderts von Nalini Natarajan (englisch)
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By Nalini Natarajan. /e She has previously taught at Jawaharal Nehru University and Miranda House, India. Edited by Nalini Natarajan. Author Nalini Natarajan. The published literature of … Mehr…
By Nalini Natarajan. /e She has previously taught at Jawaharal Nehru University and Miranda House, India. Edited by Nalini Natarajan. Author Nalini Natarajan. The published literature of the 20th-century is the focus of this book as it reflects the provocative conjuncture of the transistions of Indian modernity. The Nile on eBay FREE SHIPPING UK WIDE Handbook of Twentieth-Century Literatures of India by Nalini Natarajan Some chapters cite secondary works as well, and the volume concludes with a list of general works providing further information.An introductory essay overviews theoretical concerns, ideological and aesthetic considerations, developments in various genres, and the history of publishing in regional literatures. FORMATHardcover LANGUAGEEnglish CONDITIONBrand New Publisher Description India has a rich literary assemblage produced by its many different regional traditions, religious faiths, ethnic subcultures and linguistic groups. The published literature of the 20th-century is the focus of this book as it reflects the provocative conjuncture of the transistions of Indian modernity. it surveys the major regional literatures of contemporary India in the context of the country's diversity and heterogeneity. The volume focuses on literatures written in languages other than English, rather than the more commonly studied English-language postcolonial works. Given India's enormous linguistic diversity, not all of the major regional literatures have been covered, although the book is as comprehensive as possible. An introductory essay overviews theoretical concerns, ideological and aesthetic considerations, developments in various genres and the history of publishing in regional literatures. The introduction provides a context for approaching the chapters that follow, each of which is devoted to the literature of a particular region. Each chapter begins with a concise introductory section.The body of each chapter is structured according to social and historical events, literary forms, or broad descriptive or analytic trends, depending on the particular subject matter. Each chapter then closes with a bibliography of primary works, thus documenting the rich literary tradition of the region. Some chapters also cite secondary sources as an aid to the reader. The final chapters of the book address special topics, such as sub-cultural literatures or the interplay between literature and film. A list of additional sources of general information concludes the volume. Author Biography NALINI NATARAJAN is Associate Professor of English at the University of Puerto Rico, where she specializes in women's studies, postcolonial theory, world English literatures, and 19th century fiction./e She has previously taught at Jawaharal Nehru University and Miranda House, India. Table of Contents Introduction--Regional Literature of India: Paradigms and Contexts by Nalini Natarajan Twentieth-Century Assamese Literature by Mahasveta Barua Twentieth-Century Bengali Literature by Sudipto Chatterjee and Hasan Ferdous Twentieth-Century Indian Literature in English by Alpana Sharma Knippling Twentieth-Century Gujarati Literature by Sarala Jag Mohan Twentieth-Century Hindi Literature by Nandi Bhatia Twentieth-Century Kannada Literature by Ramachandra Deva Twentieth-Century Malayalam Literature by Thomas Palakeel Twentieth-Century Marathi Literature by Shripad Deo Twentieth-Century Punjabi Literature by Atamjit Singh Twentieth-Century Tamil Literature by P.S. Sri Twentieth-Century Telugu Literature by G.K. Subbarayudu and C. Vijayasree Twentieth-Century Urdu Literature by Omar Qureshi Special Topics Dalit Literature in Marathi by Veena Deo Parsi Literature in English by C. Vijayasree Sanskrit Poetics by Arasu Balan Perspectives on Bengali Literature and Film by Mitali Pati and Suranjan Ganguly Index Review .,."an intelligent, complex, deeply thoughtful study that explores India's multilingual subjectivity with thoroughness and scholarly sensitity. It is rich, varied, and quintessentially Indian, both in substance and in perspective."-Journal of Third World Studies?...an intelligent, complex, deeply thoughtful study that explores India's multilingual subjectivity with thoroughness and scholarly sensitity. It is rich, varied, and quintessentially Indian, both in substance and in perspective.?-Journal of Third World Studies?The Indian press played a vital role in colonial India, and by the close of the 19th century it was virtually an irresistible force. Indian literature comprises the religious and secular; epic, dramatic, and didactic poetry; narrative; and scientific prose....A very well-written and researched introduction provides a birds-eye view of the whole scene....Beautifully printed and bound...this will be a valuable addition to the collections of college and university libraries supporting South Asian studies and of large public libraries.?-Choice..."an intelligent, complex, deeply thoughtful study that explores India's multilingual subjectivity with thoroughness and scholarly sensitity. It is rich, varied, and quintessentially Indian, both in substance and in perspective."-Journal of Third World Studies"The Indian press played a vital role in colonial India, and by the close of the 19th century it was virtually an irresistible force. Indian literature comprises the religious and secular; epic, dramatic, and didactic poetry; narrative; and scientific prose....A very well-written and researched introduction provides a birds-eye view of the whole scene....Beautifully printed and bound...this will be a valuable addition to the collections of college and university libraries supporting South Asian studies and of large public libraries."-Choice Long Description India has a rich literary assemblage produced by its many different regional traditions, religious faiths, ethnic subcultures and linguistic groups. The published literature of the 20th century is a particularly interesting subject and is the focus of this book, as it represents the provocative conjuncture of the transitions of Indian modernity. This reference book surveys the major regional literatures of contemporary India in the context of the country's diversity and heterogeneity. Chapters are devoted to particular regions, and the arrangement of the work invites comparisons of literary traditions. Chapters provide extensive bibliographies of primary works, thus documenting the creative achievement of numerous contemporary Indian authors. Some chapters cite secondary works as well, and the volume concludes with a list of general works providing further information. An introductory essay overviews theoretical concerns, ideological and aesthetic considerations, developments in various genres, and the history of publishing in regional literatures. The introduction provides a context for approaching the chapters that follow, each of which is devoted to the literature of a particular region. Each chapter begins with a concise introductory section. The body of each chapter is structured according to social and historical events, literary forms, or broad descriptive or analytic trends, depending on the particular subject matter. Each chapter then closes with an extensive bibliography of primary works, thus documenting the rich literary tradition of the region. Some chapters also cite secondary sources as an aid to the reader. The final chapters of the book address special topics, such as sub-cultural literatures, or the interplay between literature and film. A list of additional sources of general information concludes the volume. Review Quote "The Indian press played a vital role in colonial India, and by the close of the 19th century it was virtually an irresistible force. Indian literature comprises the religious and secular; epic, dramatic, and didactic poetry; narrative; and scientific prose....A very well-written and researched introduction provides a birds-eye view of the whole scene....Beautifully printed and bound...this will be a valuable addition to the collections of college and university libraries supporting South Asian studies and of large public libraries."- Choice Details ISBN0313287783 Year 1996 ISBN-10 0313287783 ISBN-13 9780313287787 Format Hardcover Imprint Greenwood Press Country of Publication United States Edited by Nalini Natarajan DEWEY 891.1 Short Title HANDBK OF 20TH-CENTURY LITERAT Language English Media Book Place of Publication Westport Publication Date 1996-09-09 Illustrations black & white illustrations Pages 448 Author Nalini Natarajan DOI 10.1604/9780313287787 UK Release Date 1996-09-09 AU Release Date 1996-09-09 NZ Release Date 1996-09-09 US Release Date 1996-09-09 Publisher Bloomsbury Publishing Plc Audience Undergraduate We've got thisAt The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it.With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! 30 DAY RETURN POLICYNo questions asked, 30 day returns! 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