INDIAN WRITING IN ENGLISH by Dr. S. Priyadarshini & K. Makeshwari, published by Mahaveer Publications, is a comprehensive guide for B.A. English (Major) students across multiple universities, including Dibrugarh, Nagaland, Manipur, Tripura, and Assam Universities, as well as other Indian universities and autonomous colleges.

This book explores the historical, thematic, and literary evolution of Indian writing in English, covering key genres such as poetry, novels, short stories, and drama.

? Unit I: Historical and Literary Context – Evolution of Indian English literature, modernism, and national identity.
? Unit II: Post-Independence Indian English Novel – Works by R.K. Narayan, Amitav Ghosh, and Anita Desai.
? Unit III: Indian English Poetry – Featuring Henry Derozio, Kamala Das, Nissim Ezekiel, and more.
? Unit IV: Indian English Short Stories – Stories by Salman Rushdie, Mulk Raj Anand, and Shashi Deshpande.
? Unit V: Drama – Mahesh Dattani’s Tara and discussions on Indian English theatre.

With critical insights, thematic discussions, and exam-oriented analysis, this book is an essential resource for students seeking a deeper understanding of India’s literary heritage in English.