“An Introduction” by Kamala Das : A Detailed Analysis
An Introduction Indian writing in English, as a genre, is characterised with a multiplicity and variety when it comes to themes and modes of representation. Kamala Das is one of the many distinguished voices of the subcontinent, known for her impassioned responses against oppression and subjugation of woman in the Indian context. Her poem “An […]
The Guide: Narayan’s use of Irony and Humour
Narayan’s Humour: An Integral Part of Narrative in The Guide R.K.Narayan’s conception of humour consists of close and realistic observation of life, precise juxtaposition of incongruities, deflation of illusions and, above all, sympathy rather than harsh satire. All these qualities are present in rich abundance in The Guide. “Humour writers”, says Narayan, ideally draw their […]
Enterprise by Nissim Ezekiel: Some Observations
Enterprise by Nissim Ezekiel is a powerful, multifaceted metaphor for a journey, an expedition, or a significant human enterprise, which a man dreams of, plans and concretizes but which ultimately ends in disillusionment. The poem becomes a testament of utopian ideas versus mundane matters of life woven into an apt metaphor of pilgrimage. From another […]