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Emergence of Indian English Novel Before Independence – A Study

Author(s) Dr. VISHALKUMAR ARVINDBHAI PATEL
Country India
Abstract This paper explores the evolution and significance of Indian English novels written before India’s independence in 1947. It begins by defining the genre as a fusion of Indian themes and English literary form, developed under British colonial influence. The study analyzes how early Indian novelists employed English not as a colonial inheritance but as a medium to express indigenous experiences, socio-political concerns, and cultural conflicts. The article is divided into three key areas: the hybrid nature of language and identity, the role of nationalism and Gandhian philosophy in shaping narrative content, and the depiction of Indian society under colonial rule, including issues of caste, gender, and economic disparity. Through close readings of seminal works by Mulk Raj Anand, Raja Rao, and R.K. Narayan, supported by scholarly commentary, the paper highlights how these novels became powerful instruments of resistance, reform, and representation. These foundational texts laid the groundwork for postcolonial literature, asserting Indian consciousness within the framework of an imposed language. The article concludes by emphasizing the enduring legacy of pre-independence Indian English novels in articulating both personal and national quests for identity, dignity, and freedom.
Keywords Indian English Novels, Colonialism, Nationalism, Cultural Identity, Pre-Independence Literature
Field Arts
Published In Volume 7, Issue 3, May-June 2025
Published On 2025-06-15
DOI https://doi.org/10.36948/ijfmr.2025.v07i03.48179
Short DOI https://doi.org/g9qqnz
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