Language, Style and Variation in Contemporary Indian English Literary Texts

This book explores Indian English fiction through a linguistic and stylistic lens, combining postcolonial stylistics, narratology, and cultural studies to offer insights into the dynamic literary landscape of India. It responds to the need for linguistic analysis of literary works in Indian English and proposes interdisciplinary methods to address complex cultural issues. The book consists of specific case studies organized in a linear and pleasant way, making it a valuable resource for scholars and students interested in postcolonial literature, narratology, English language and linguistics, and literary studies.

Format: Hardback
Length: 140 pages
Publication date: 30 September 2022
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

This groundbreaking work seamlessly blends linguistic and stylistic approaches to explore and analyze the emerging trends in Indian English fiction, presenting thought-provoking ideas and suggestions. It will captivate scholars and students engaged in diverse fields, including postcolonial literature, narratology, English language and linguistics, with a particular interest in stylistics, postcolonial discourse, and literary studies.

Addressing a gap in scholarship for the linguistic analysis of literary works in Indian English, the book proposes an interdisciplinary methodology of postcolonial stylistics, drawing upon critical frameworks from literary linguistics and adapting them to narratology and cultural studies. This volume specifically focuses on English-language authors and novels within the contemporary Indian cultural context, which is widely acknowledged as one of the most dynamic and captivating literary landscapes.

Classified as a high-level research study monograph, the book is meticulously organized into a series of detailed case studies, employing postcolonial stylistics as a lens to address complex cultural issues in a linear and engaging manner. By delving into the nuances of language, style, and narrative, this work offers valuable insights into the evolving nature of Indian English fiction and its significance in the global literary landscape.

Weight: 440g
Dimension: 229 x 152 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781032211152