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Gitanjali Chawla
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Binding
Hardback
Number of Pages
278
Age Group
All
Language
Bengali
Book Summary
This non-fiction collection examines Indian popular fiction through the lenses of literary criticism and cultural studies. Its central aim is to reveal how popular writing captures the nation’s changing moods, ethics, and everyday life, while offering new respect for its craft. Written for students, researchers, and curious readers who want a deeper look at contemporary Indian storytelling, the book ventures beyond entertainment to ask what popular fiction reveals about society and culture with warmth, rigor, and curiosity.
The work presents its analysis through essays, interviews, and genre-focused studies that track how popular fiction records zeitgeists from romance and myth reinterpretations to whodunnits and socially conscious narratives. It situates these works in a shifting publishing landscape shaped by neoliberal influence and postmodern sensibilities, showing how readers and markets influence what gets written and read.
Readers will encounter a distinctive blend of synchronic snapshots and diachronic context, connecting Desi traditions and folk lore with modern popular forms. The collection invites you to navigate by genre or era, building a nuanced view of how literature interacts with identity, community, and nation-building. The voice is clear, informed, and inviting, making complex ideas feel accessible.
After reading, you gain a richer understanding of modern Indian literature as a living cultural practice—one that reflects, challenges, and enriches everyday life. It strengthens critical thinking, curiosity about how stories shape perception, and appreciation for the role of literature in social discourse. It leaves you with a sharper lens for evaluating popular narratives, a curiosity to explore diverse voices, and a renewed sense of how storytelling can influence memory, identity, and community.
Product Details
Author
Gitanjali Chawla
Publisher
Simon & Schuster
Number of Pages
278
Language
Bengali
SKU
9789350026908
ISBN
9789350026908
Reading Age
All
Dimensions
23x15x3cm
Binding
Hardback
MRP: ₹ 895
₹ 851
₹ 44 Off