Indian English Literature
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Who are some of the early contributors to Indian English literature?

  • William Shakespeare and Jane Austen
  • Leo Tolstoy and Fyodor Dostoevsky
  • George Orwell and Virginia Woolf
  • Henry Louis Vivian Derozio and Michael Madhusudan Dutt (correct)

    • What term is often used to refer to Indian English literature by some writers?

  • Indian Writing in Hindi (IWH)
  • Indo-Anglian literature (correct)
  • Indian English Writing (IEW)
  • Indian Vernacular Works (IVW)

    • Which writers contributed to the growth and popularity of Indian English fiction in the 1930s?

  • Charles Dickens, Mark Twain, and Ernest Hemingway
  • Gabriel Garcia Marquez, Jorge Luis Borges, and Pablo Neruda
  • R.K. Narayan, Mulk Raj Anand, and Raja Rao (correct)
  • J.K. Rowling, Stephen King, and Agatha Christie

    • What distinguishes Indo-Anglian literature from Anglo-Indian literature?

    <p>Language of writing</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of works may be classified under the genre of postcolonial literature within Indian English literature?

    <p>Some Indo-Anglian works</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How would you best describe the repertoire of Indian English literature according to the text?

    <p>Encompasses a wide variety of themes and ideologies</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who wrote the first Indian novel in English?

    <p>Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyay</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is true about Toru Dutt?

    <p>She wrote the first novel by an Indian woman in English.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following novels was NOT written by Krupabai Satthianadhan?

    <p>Folk Tales of Bengal: Life's Secret</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In what year was The Travels of Dean Mahomet, the first book written by an Indian in English, published?

    <p>1794</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which author's works are included in the non-fictional body of prose-works in Indian English literature?

    <p>Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyay</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who wrote the novel 'Govinda Samanta or the History of a Bengali Raiyat'?

    <p>Lal Behari Dey</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which Indian English writer's novels were published posthumously due to an untimely death in their early twenties?

    <p>Toru Dutt</p> Signup and view all the answers

    'Kamala: The Story of a Hindu Life' was authored by which Indian writer?

    <p>Krupabai Satthianadhan</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which novel marked the first work by an Indian woman author?

    <p>Bianca, or The Young Spanish Maiden</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who was responsible for challenging 'the hegemony of Standard English' through the writing of 'Indian Home Rule'?

    <p>Mahatma Gandhi</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which Indian author was the first to win a literary award in the United States?

    <p>Dhan Gopal Mukerji</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who was known for creating the fictitious town of Malgudi where he set his novels?

    <p>R.K. Narayan</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which writer is known for engaging with divisions of caste, class, and religion in rural India through harsh storytelling?

    <p>Mulk Raj Anand</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which Indian writer wrote 'Kanthapura' and 'The Serpent and the Rope', known for their Indian storytelling qualities?

    <p>Raja Rao</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who was responsible for translating the Mahabharata into English in its entirety for the first time into a European language?

    <p>Kisari Mohan Ganguli</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which writer is criticized for creating a parochial, detached, and closed world in the face of changing conditions in India?

    <p>R.K. Narayan</p> Signup and view all the answers

    'Indian Home Rule' by Mahatma Gandhi was written in what type of English language according to the text?

    <p>'An indigenised variety of English'</p> Signup and view all the answers

    'The Autobiography of an Unknown Indian' by Nirad C. Chaudhuri is best known for:

    <p>'The life experiences and influences'</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which writer remained close friends with R.K. Narayan till the end?

    <p>Graham Greene</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who is known for using a hybrid language in their writing, blending English with Indian terms?

    <p>Salman Rushdie</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which female Indian writer was awarded the Sahitya Akademi Award for her novel 'Rich Like Us'?

    <p>Nayantara Sehgal</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who won the Man Booker Prize for the novel 'The Inheritance of Loss'?

    <p>Kiran Desai</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which author was shortlisted for the Booker Prize three times and won an award for the novel 'Fire on the Mountain'?

    <p>Anita Desai</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who received the Sahitya Akademi Award for the collection of short stories 'Our Trees Still Grow in Dehra'?

    <p>Ruskin Bond</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which work is most famously associated with magic realism in Indian English literature?

    <p>Midnight's Children</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which author won the Man Booker Prize for his debut novel?

    <p>Aravind Adiga</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who is known as a 'home grown' writer and won the Booker prize in 1997?

    <p>Arundhati Roy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which author's latest work is River of Smoke, the second volume of a trilogy?

    <p>Amitav Ghosh</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which Indian author writes about the physical landscape of Kerala in an award-winning book?

    <p>Arundhati Roy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who authored Maximum City, an autobiographical account of experiences in Mumbai?

    <p>Suketu Mehta</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which writer's work focuses on divisions of caste, class, and religion in rural India through storytelling?

    <p>Arnab Jan Deka</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of themes did Nissim Ezekiel often deal with in his poetry?

    <p>Everyday and mundane themes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which award did Nissim Ezekiel receive in 1983 for his poetry collection 'Latter-Day Psalms'?

    <p>Sahitya Akademi Award</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How did Nissim Ezekiel contribute to Indian English literature?

    <p>By incorporating modernist innovations and techniques</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following best describes Nissim Ezekiel's writing style?

    <p>Realistic and unsentimental</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What aspect of Indian English literature did Nissim Ezekiel influence significantly?

    <p>Shift from spiritual to mundane themes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What kind of verse did Madhusudan Dutt use in his famous epic 'Meghnadbad-Kabya'?

    <p>Blank verse</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to Sir Ashutosh Mukherjee, what effect does reading Madhusudan's poetry have?

    <p>Intoxicating vigour</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the standard to test guests' erudition in Bengali during family gatherings in Kishoreganj?

    <p>Reciting Madhusudan Dutt's poetry without an accent</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which literary figure remarked that Madhusudan Dutt's blank verse would endure as long as Bengali race and literature exist?

    <p>Sir Ashutosh Mukherjee</p> Signup and view all the answers

    At what event was a felicitation ceremony organized to honor Madhusudan for his use of blank verse in Bengali poetry?

    <p>Introduction of blank verse</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of verse did Madhusudan Dutt use in his famous epic 'Meghnadbad-Kabya'?

    <p>Blank verse</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to Sir Ashutosh Mukherjee, what effect does reading Madhusudan's poetry have?

    <p>Intoxicating vigour</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Kaliprasanna Singha organize to honor Madhusudan for his use of blank verse in Bengali poetry?

    <p>Felicitation ceremony</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who observed that Madhusudan's blank verse would endure as long as Bengali race and literature exist?

    <p>Sir Ashutosh Mukherjee</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of verse did Madhusudan Dutt use in his famous epic 'Meghnadbad-Kabya'?

    <p>Blank verse</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What standard was used to test guests' erudition in Bengali language during family gatherings in Kishoreganj?

    <p>Reciting Madhusudan Dutt's poetry</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In what book did Nirad C. Chaudhuri mention the impact of Madhusudan Dutt's poetry on his childhood in Kishoreganj?

    <p>The Autobiography of an Unknown Indian</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of verse did Madhusudan Dutt first attempt in Bengali literature?

    <p>Blank verse</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which epic is cited as the only epic of its kind in Bengali literature and is entirely written in blank verse?

    <p>Meghnadbad-Kabya</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to Sir Ashutosh Mukherjee, what effect does reading Madhusudan's poetry have?

    <p>It makes even a sick man sit up on his bed</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Early Contributors to Indian English Literature

    • The early contributors to Indian English literature include writers like Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyay, Michael Madhusudan Dutt, and Toru Dutt.

    Term for Indian English Literature

    • The term "Indo-Anglian" is often used to refer to Indian English literature by some writers.

    Growth of Indian English Fiction

    • Writers like R.K. Narayan, Mulk Raj Anand, and Raja Rao contributed to the growth and popularity of Indian English fiction in the 1930s.

    Indo-Anglian vs. Anglo-Indian Literature

    • Indo-Anglian literature refers to literature written by Indians in English, while Anglo-Indian literature refers to literature written by British authors about India.

    Postcolonial Literature

    • Postcolonial literature within Indian English literature includes works that explore the themes of identity, nationhood, and cultural heritage in the context of colonialism and its aftermath.

    Indian English Literature Repertoire

    • Indian English literature is a diverse and rich body of work that encompasses a wide range of themes, styles, and genres, including fiction, non-fiction, poetry, and drama.

    First Indian Novel in English

    • The first Indian novel in English was written by Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyay, titled "Rajmohan's Wife".

    Toru Dutt

    • Toru Dutt was a poet and novelist who wrote "The Brahmin Priest" and "Savitri".

    Krupabai Satthianadhan

    • Krupabai Satthianadhan wrote "Kamala: The Story of a Hindu Life" and "Saguna".

    Dean Mahomet

    • Dean Mahomet wrote "The Travels of Dean Mahomet", the first book written by an Indian in English, published in 1793.

    Non-Fictional Prose Works

    • The non-fictional body of prose-works in Indian English literature includes works by authors like Nirad C. Chaudhuri.

    Novel by Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyay

    • Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyay wrote the novel "Govinda Samanta or the History of a Bengali Raiyat".

    Posthumous Publication

    • The novels of Indian English writer, Rashid Jahan, were published posthumously.

    Kamala: The Story of a Hindu Life

    • "Kamala: The Story of a Hindu Life" was written by Krupabai Satthianadhan, marking the first novel by an Indian woman author.

    Challenging Standard English

    • Mahatma Gandhi challenged 'the hegemony of Standard English' through the writing of "Indian Home Rule".

    First Indian Author to Win a Literary Award

    • R.K. Narayan was the first Indian author to win a literary award in the United States.

    Creator of Malgudi

    • R.K. Narayan is known for creating the fictitious town of Malgudi where he set his novels.

    Writer of Harsh Storytelling

    • Munshi Premchand is known for engaging with divisions of caste, class, and religion in rural India through harsh storytelling.

    Translating the Mahabharata

    • C. Rajagopalachari was responsible for translating the Mahabharata into English in its entirety for the first time into a European language.

    Criticism of Parochial Writing

    • R.K. Narayan is criticized for creating a parochial, detached, and closed world in the face of changing conditions in India.

    'Indian Home Rule'

    • Mahatma Gandhi's "Indian Home Rule" was written in Indian English, which blended English with Indian terms and idioms.

    The Autobiography of an Unknown Indian

    • Nirad C. Chaudhuri's "The Autobiography of an Unknown Indian" is best known for its vivid descriptions of Indian life and culture.

    Friendship with R.K. Narayan

    • Ursula Gunn remained close friends with R.K. Narayan till the end.

    Hybrid Language

    • Salman Rushdie is known for using a hybrid language in his writing, blending English with Indian terms.

    Sahitya Akademi Award

    • Nayantara Sahgal won the Sahitya Akademi Award for her novel "Rich Like Us".

    Man Booker Prize

    • Kiran Desai won the Man Booker Prize for her novel "The Inheritance of Loss".

    Shortlisted for the Booker Prize

    • Anita Desai was shortlisted for the Booker Prize three times and won an award for her novel "Fire on the Mountain".

    Sahitya Akademi Award for Short Stories

    • Ruskin Bond received the Sahitya Akademi Award for his collection of short stories "Our Trees Still Grow in Dehra".

    Magic Realism in Indian English Literature

    • Salman Rushdie's "Midnight's Children" is most famously associated with magic realism in Indian English literature.

    Man Booker Prize for Debut Novel

    • Aravind Adiga won the Man Booker Prize for his debut novel "The White Tiger".

    'Home Grown' Writer

    • Arundhati Roy is known as a 'home grown' writer and won the Booker prize in 1997.

    River of Smoke

    • Amitav Ghosh's latest work is "River of Smoke", the second volume of a trilogy.

    Physical Landscape of Kerala

    • Arundhati Roy writes about the physical landscape of Kerala in an award-winning book.

    Maximum City

    • Suketu Mehta authored "Maximum City", an autobiographical account of experiences in Mumbai.

    Divisions of Caste, Class, and Religion

    • Munshi Premchand is known for using harsh storytelling to engage with divisions of caste, class, and religion in rural India.

    Nissim Ezekiel's Poetry

    • Nissim Ezekiel often dealt with themes of love, nature, and the human condition in his poetry.

    Award for Poetry Collection

    • Nissim Ezekiel received the Sahitya Akademi Award in 1983 for his poetry collection "Latter-Day Psalms".

    Contribution to Indian English Literature

    • Nissim Ezekiel contributed to Indian English literature through his poetry, which explored themes of love, nature, and the human condition.

    Writing Style

    • Nissim Ezekiel's writing style is characterized by simplicity, clarity, and precision.

    Influence on Indian English Literature

    • Nissim Ezekiel influenced Indian English literature significantly, paving the way for future generations of poets.

    Madhusudan Dutt's Verse

    • Madhusudan Dutt used blank verse in his famous epic "Meghnadbad-Kabya".

    Effect of Reading Madhusudan's Poetry

    • According to Sir Ashutosh Mukherjee, reading Madhusudan's poetry has a profound effect on the reader, evoking feelings of awe and wonder.

    Felicitation Ceremony

    • A felicitation ceremony was organized to honor Madhusudan for his use of blank verse in Bengali poetry.

    Standard to Test Erudition

    • Recitation of Madhusudan's poetry was used as a standard to test guests' erudition in Bengali language during family gatherings in Kishoreganj.

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