The Representation of Partition in Indian English Fiction: A Comparative Analysis of Authors from Different Regions

Authors

Prof. Dilip Raghunath Kute

Abstract

This research paper undertakes a comparative analysis of the representation of partition in Indian English fiction, exploring narratives from different regions of India. The research objectives are to examine how authors from diverse regions depict the theme of partition and to identify thematic variations, narrative techniques, and regional emphases in partition narratives. The methodology involves a systematic literature review of novels depicting partition experiences, with thematic analysis as the primary data analysis tool. The key findings reveal significant variations in themes and narrative techniques across regions, with novels from North, South, East, and West India portraying partition experiences through different lenses. The implications of these findings are twofold: firstly, they contribute to a deeper understanding of the complexities of partition and challenge monolithic interpretations of its impact; secondly, they underscore the importance of regional perspectives and narrative diversity in shaping collective memory and national identity in postcolonial India.

Keywords

Partition, Indian English Fiction, Comparative Analysis, Regional Perspectives, Narrative Techniques, Thematic Variations

The Representation of Partition in Indian English Fiction: A Comparative Analysis of Authors from Different Regions. Prof. Dilip Raghunath Kute. 2018. IJIRCT, Volume 4, Issue 2. Pages 1-8. https://www.ijirct.org/viewPaper.php?paperId=2404028