Routledge Writing India, Writing English - Literature Book

Explore the complex relationship between English and Indian languages in Writing India, Writing English: Literature, Language, Location. Published by Routledge, this collection of essays examines how different languages affect writers and their creative processes. The book is organized into two distinct parts to help readers navigate the linguistic landscape of India. The first section focuses on the influence of the English language within India and how this impact shapes national ideas of connectedness. Through various essays, you will learn about the emergence of hybrid language within the Tamil cultural world caused by the presence of English and Hindi. This work also examines the politics of anthologisation and provides a specific look at how Karnad's Tughlaq functions within these linguistic frameworks. It is a valuable resource for those studying social and urban history, linguistics, or Indian literature.