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Who are some of the early contributors to Indian English literature?
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?
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?
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?
What distinguishes Indo-Anglian literature from Anglo-Indian literature?
What type of works may be classified under the genre of postcolonial literature within Indian English literature?
What type of works may be classified under the genre of postcolonial literature within Indian English literature?
How would you best describe the repertoire of Indian English literature according to the text?
How would you best describe the repertoire of Indian English literature according to the text?
Who wrote the first Indian novel in English?
Who wrote the first Indian novel in English?
Which of the following is true about Toru Dutt?
Which of the following is true about Toru Dutt?
Which of the following novels was NOT written by Krupabai Satthianadhan?
Which of the following novels was NOT written by Krupabai Satthianadhan?
In what year was The Travels of Dean Mahomet, the first book written by an Indian in English, published?
In what year was The Travels of Dean Mahomet, the first book written by an Indian in English, published?
Which author's works are included in the non-fictional body of prose-works in Indian English literature?
Which author's works are included in the non-fictional body of prose-works in Indian English literature?
Who wrote the novel 'Govinda Samanta or the History of a Bengali Raiyat'?
Who wrote the novel 'Govinda Samanta or the History of a Bengali Raiyat'?
Which Indian English writer's novels were published posthumously due to an untimely death in their early twenties?
Which Indian English writer's novels were published posthumously due to an untimely death in their early twenties?
'Kamala: The Story of a Hindu Life' was authored by which Indian writer?
'Kamala: The Story of a Hindu Life' was authored by which Indian writer?
Which novel marked the first work by an Indian woman author?
Which novel marked the first work by an Indian woman author?
Who was responsible for challenging 'the hegemony of Standard English' through the writing of 'Indian Home Rule'?
Who was responsible for challenging 'the hegemony of Standard English' through the writing of 'Indian Home Rule'?
Which Indian author was the first to win a literary award in the United States?
Which Indian author was the first to win a literary award in the United States?
Who was known for creating the fictitious town of Malgudi where he set his novels?
Who was known for creating the fictitious town of Malgudi where he set his novels?
Which writer is known for engaging with divisions of caste, class, and religion in rural India through harsh storytelling?
Which writer is known for engaging with divisions of caste, class, and religion in rural India through harsh storytelling?
Which Indian writer wrote 'Kanthapura' and 'The Serpent and the Rope', known for their Indian storytelling qualities?
Which Indian writer wrote 'Kanthapura' and 'The Serpent and the Rope', known for their Indian storytelling qualities?
Who was responsible for translating the Mahabharata into English in its entirety for the first time into a European language?
Who was responsible for translating the Mahabharata into English in its entirety for the first time into a European language?
Which writer is criticized for creating a parochial, detached, and closed world in the face of changing conditions in India?
Which writer is criticized for creating a parochial, detached, and closed world in the face of changing conditions in India?
'Indian Home Rule' by Mahatma Gandhi was written in what type of English language according to the text?
'Indian Home Rule' by Mahatma Gandhi was written in what type of English language according to the text?
'The Autobiography of an Unknown Indian' by Nirad C. Chaudhuri is best known for:
'The Autobiography of an Unknown Indian' by Nirad C. Chaudhuri is best known for:
Which writer remained close friends with R.K. Narayan till the end?
Which writer remained close friends with R.K. Narayan till the end?
Who is known for using a hybrid language in their writing, blending English with Indian terms?
Who is known for using a hybrid language in their writing, blending English with Indian terms?
Which female Indian writer was awarded the Sahitya Akademi Award for her novel 'Rich Like Us'?
Which female Indian writer was awarded the Sahitya Akademi Award for her novel 'Rich Like Us'?
Who won the Man Booker Prize for the novel 'The Inheritance of Loss'?
Who won the Man Booker Prize for the novel 'The Inheritance of Loss'?
Which author was shortlisted for the Booker Prize three times and won an award for the novel 'Fire on the Mountain'?
Which author was shortlisted for the Booker Prize three times and won an award for the novel 'Fire on the Mountain'?
Who received the Sahitya Akademi Award for the collection of short stories 'Our Trees Still Grow in Dehra'?
Who received the Sahitya Akademi Award for the collection of short stories 'Our Trees Still Grow in Dehra'?
Which work is most famously associated with magic realism in Indian English literature?
Which work is most famously associated with magic realism in Indian English literature?
Which author won the Man Booker Prize for his debut novel?
Which author won the Man Booker Prize for his debut novel?
Who is known as a 'home grown' writer and won the Booker prize in 1997?
Who is known as a 'home grown' writer and won the Booker prize in 1997?
Which author's latest work is River of Smoke, the second volume of a trilogy?
Which author's latest work is River of Smoke, the second volume of a trilogy?
Which Indian author writes about the physical landscape of Kerala in an award-winning book?
Which Indian author writes about the physical landscape of Kerala in an award-winning book?
Who authored Maximum City, an autobiographical account of experiences in Mumbai?
Who authored Maximum City, an autobiographical account of experiences in Mumbai?
Which writer's work focuses on divisions of caste, class, and religion in rural India through storytelling?
Which writer's work focuses on divisions of caste, class, and religion in rural India through storytelling?
What type of themes did Nissim Ezekiel often deal with in his poetry?
What type of themes did Nissim Ezekiel often deal with in his poetry?
Which award did Nissim Ezekiel receive in 1983 for his poetry collection 'Latter-Day Psalms'?
Which award did Nissim Ezekiel receive in 1983 for his poetry collection 'Latter-Day Psalms'?
How did Nissim Ezekiel contribute to Indian English literature?
How did Nissim Ezekiel contribute to Indian English literature?
Which of the following best describes Nissim Ezekiel's writing style?
Which of the following best describes Nissim Ezekiel's writing style?
What aspect of Indian English literature did Nissim Ezekiel influence significantly?
What aspect of Indian English literature did Nissim Ezekiel influence significantly?
What kind of verse did Madhusudan Dutt use in his famous epic 'Meghnadbad-Kabya'?
What kind of verse did Madhusudan Dutt use in his famous epic 'Meghnadbad-Kabya'?
According to Sir Ashutosh Mukherjee, what effect does reading Madhusudan's poetry have?
According to Sir Ashutosh Mukherjee, what effect does reading Madhusudan's poetry have?
What was the standard to test guests' erudition in Bengali during family gatherings in Kishoreganj?
What was the standard to test guests' erudition in Bengali during family gatherings in Kishoreganj?
Which literary figure remarked that Madhusudan Dutt's blank verse would endure as long as Bengali race and literature exist?
Which literary figure remarked that Madhusudan Dutt's blank verse would endure as long as Bengali race and literature exist?
At what event was a felicitation ceremony organized to honor Madhusudan for his use of blank verse in Bengali poetry?
At what event was a felicitation ceremony organized to honor Madhusudan for his use of blank verse in Bengali poetry?
What type of verse did Madhusudan Dutt use in his famous epic 'Meghnadbad-Kabya'?
What type of verse did Madhusudan Dutt use in his famous epic 'Meghnadbad-Kabya'?
According to Sir Ashutosh Mukherjee, what effect does reading Madhusudan's poetry have?
According to Sir Ashutosh Mukherjee, what effect does reading Madhusudan's poetry have?
What did Kaliprasanna Singha organize to honor Madhusudan for his use of blank verse in Bengali poetry?
What did Kaliprasanna Singha organize to honor Madhusudan for his use of blank verse in Bengali poetry?
Who observed that Madhusudan's blank verse would endure as long as Bengali race and literature exist?
Who observed that Madhusudan's blank verse would endure as long as Bengali race and literature exist?
What type of verse did Madhusudan Dutt use in his famous epic 'Meghnadbad-Kabya'?
What type of verse did Madhusudan Dutt use in his famous epic 'Meghnadbad-Kabya'?
What standard was used to test guests' erudition in Bengali language during family gatherings in Kishoreganj?
What standard was used to test guests' erudition in Bengali language during family gatherings in Kishoreganj?
In what book did Nirad C. Chaudhuri mention the impact of Madhusudan Dutt's poetry on his childhood in Kishoreganj?
In what book did Nirad C. Chaudhuri mention the impact of Madhusudan Dutt's poetry on his childhood in Kishoreganj?
What type of verse did Madhusudan Dutt first attempt in Bengali literature?
What type of verse did Madhusudan Dutt first attempt in Bengali literature?
Which epic is cited as the only epic of its kind in Bengali literature and is entirely written in blank verse?
Which epic is cited as the only epic of its kind in Bengali literature and is entirely written in blank verse?
According to Sir Ashutosh Mukherjee, what effect does reading Madhusudan's poetry have?
According to Sir Ashutosh Mukherjee, what effect does reading Madhusudan's poetry have?
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Indo-Anglian Literature
Indo-Anglian Literature
Literature written by Indians in English.
Anglo-Indian Literature
Anglo-Indian Literature
Literature written by British authors about India.
First Indian Novel in English
First Indian Novel in English
Rajmohan's Wife, written by Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyay.
Toru Dutt
Toru Dutt
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Krupabai Satthianadhan
Krupabai Satthianadhan
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Dean Mahomet
Dean Mahomet
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Postcolonial Literature
Postcolonial Literature
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Nirad C. Chaudhuri
Nirad C. Chaudhuri
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Novel by Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyay
Novel by Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyay
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Rashid Jahan
Rashid Jahan
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Mahatma Gandhi's 'Indian Home Rule'
Mahatma Gandhi's 'Indian Home Rule'
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R.K. Narayan's Award
R.K. Narayan's Award
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Malgudi
Malgudi
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Munshi Premchand
Munshi Premchand
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C. Rajagopalachari
C. Rajagopalachari
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'Indian Home Rule' by Mahatma Gandhi
'Indian Home Rule' by Mahatma Gandhi
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Nirad C. Chaudhuri's 'The Autobiography of an Unknown Indian'
Nirad C. Chaudhuri's 'The Autobiography of an Unknown Indian'
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Ursula Gunn
Ursula Gunn
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Salman Rushdie's Writing Style
Salman Rushdie's Writing Style
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Nayantara Sahgal
Nayantara Sahgal
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Kiran Desai
Kiran Desai
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Anita Desai
Anita Desai
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'Our Trees Still Grow in Dehra'
'Our Trees Still Grow in Dehra'
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'Midnight's Children' by Salman Rushdie
'Midnight's Children' by Salman Rushdie
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'The White Tiger' by Aravind Adiga
'The White Tiger' by Aravind Adiga
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'Home Grown' Writer
'Home Grown' Writer
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'River of Smoke' by Amitav Ghosh
'River of Smoke' by Amitav Ghosh
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'The God of Small Things' by Arundhati Roy
'The God of Small Things' by Arundhati Roy
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'Maximum City' by Suketu Mehta
'Maximum City' by Suketu Mehta
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Nissim Ezekiel
Nissim Ezekiel
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Nissim Ezekiel's Award
Nissim Ezekiel's Award
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Madhusudan Dutt's Verse
Madhusudan Dutt's Verse
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Effect of Reading Madhusudan's Poetry
Effect of Reading Madhusudan's Poetry
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Felicitation Ceremony
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Standard to Test Erudition
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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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Explore the rich history and notable writers of Indian English literature, from the works of Derozio and Tagore to contemporary authors. Test your knowledge on the contributions of R.K. Narayan, Mulk Raj Anand, and Raja Rao to this literary genre.
