The Identity of Indian English Literature at Global level
Dr.Rajesh M. Kose
Assistant Professor,
Dr.Babasaheb Ambedkar College of Arts, Commerce and Science, Brahmapuri
9011410784
Abstract
India is a nation where there is diversity in various regions, religions, castes with individual cultures, living styles, languages and dialects in accordance with social, political and economical aspects. Hindi is known to be the national language, but one thing is undoubtedly clear, due to regional differences; few states cannot communicate even in Hindi. In such situation, English which is a global and curriculum language of Indian Education system is used effectively for communication within Indian continent. In the British colonial period, the colonial administrators studied prevalent Indian local language texts of Indian laws and religions and translated them in English language criticizing them as inappropriate according to situation. The, then Indian social worker Raja Ram Mohan Rai guaranteed English language essential for future Indian development in every aspect of life. There after English became the medium of instruction and curriculum language in the Indian Education system. Due to English language compulsion, a sense of national unity and patriotism was developed among Indian intellectuals and literary artists. It was due to the British education system that Mahatma Jyotirao Phule and Dr. Ambedkar were able to fight against the inhuman Hindu Verna system. In independent India, the three languages viz Hindi, one regional and English as global language were compulsorily taught in the curriculum of every state. Recently, in the National Education Policy-2020, the freedom of language choice in curriculum is given to students. The first phase Indian literary writers strived hard for upliftment of Indian people. Their literature has been written to preach spirituality, philosophy and patriotism. In the post-modern era, the Indian regional texts are being translated in English especially to reach out at the global market. Many notable writers have contributed in enriching Indian English literature, exploring diverse themes and styles. Indian English writers have proved themselves in various literary genres like poetry, prose (story-telling, fiction), and drama.
Keywords Indian English Literature, Global, Colonialism, English Language, Poetry, Fiction, Drama
DOI link – https://doi.org/10.69758/GIMRJ/2504I5VXIIIP0102
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