Wonders and Splendours In Indian Fiction In English (ebook)

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Indian writers with artistic skill wove many interesting things into the fabric of their creative writings. The telling of the tale is interesting, and emits a unique aroma that captured the readers of all sections in India and abroad. The fictional world of the Indian Writers in English reflects contemporary life, present problems and changing human values The new nations in the making, the old traditions crumbling and the brave new world that rose out of the computerised world is preserved in the creative writings. The writings of Indian Fiction in English is a museum where every book has its own importance because it captured 'the change in time.' Any casual reading of a short story or a novel will not only make us think about the conditions prevalent in the society but also makes us evaluate our own contribution to the mankind. We wish that our critics analyses will rouse fresh interest in the young readers and they in turn will review the creative writings of Indians. Our scholars and critics with their keen insight and critical perspectives brought out the issues that are discussed plainly and also the hidden issues suggested in the works of writers like Kamala Markandeya , Rohinton Mistry, Bharathi Mukherjee, Bhavani Bhattachrya, Shobha De, Shashi Deshpande, Githa Hari Haran, Gita Mehta, Kamala Markandeya , P. Raja, Nayanatara Sahgal, Manju Kapoor, Jhumpa Lahari and Bama. Many scholars and critics instantly responded to our call for papers on Indian Fiction in English and contributed their critical musings to our anthology. We acknowledge the support of Prof Balasaheb Sande, Dr Basavaraj Naikar, Dr G. Domnic Savio, Prof D. Jockim, Dr R. Madhavi, Dr Hyacinth Pinks, Dr Archana Parashar, Dr Srirupa Bantrjee, Ms S.J. Kala, Dr Monisha Saxena, Dr Lily Arul Sharmila, Ms N. Chandra, Dr Sau. Seema Sanjay Jagtap, Dr Alka A. Bhise, Dr K Mangayarkarasi, Ms S. Sabita Shunmugrapriya, Dr K. Sunitha Reddy, Ms F. Mary Priya for their scholarly contributions in materialising this book.

Mr P. Gopichand & Ms P. Nagasuseela are Associate Professors in the Dept of English J.K.C. College, Guntur for two decades, Guided 25 M.Phils, together presented more than 60 research papers in International Conferences & Seminars and Symposia; delivered 20 guest lectures on Communication Skills, Personality Development, Phonetics, acted as Resource Persons, Organized Work Shops, Seminars, etc., for teachers, lecturers and students in different colleges in our state. They are bilingual poets. They write poems, sonnets, haiku, Zen, etc. They translated many poems from Telugu to English. They wrote lessons to University material to Degree, PG., and M. Phil. courses. They Published fifteen books: Heart-Throbs (Anthology), A Posy of Poesy: A Collection of Poems, A Hand Book for all Occasions, No Longer at Ease, Sprouts, Mushrooms (A Collection of short verse), Indian Drama in English: A Kaleidoscopic View, 'A Spectrum of Indian Fiction in English' `A Hand Book on Communication Skills, 'Essential Letters', 'Poets' Paradise, 'Fancy Realms', The Poetic Bliss, Rabindranath Tagore: A Retrospection, Perspectives On Indian Drama In English : A Splendorous Reality, organized Two self sponsored National Poetry Fests, Three International Poetry Fests, and a UGC National Seminar on Indian Drama in English. So far they conducted 40 workshops on different topics to students, teachers, house wives and employees. They designed calenders, cover titles for books and magazines. Posters and post cards on Seven Deadly Sins, Women, Population, Pollution, Samson, Ragging, Festivals, Friendship, Classroom Conversations, IPA, etc. They also designed 15 different teaching aids like audio & print clippings, CDs, Charts, Role-Play cards, IPA Visiting cards, etc., under the title `Propelling Excellence'. Their other books 'Voyage' (Anthology of Short Stories)`A Hand Book on Phonetics, `Conversation Skills, A Handbook on Grammar Sparks, Sample Letters For Students, Two books on Fiction and Poetry are in the press. Their profiles have been enlisted in the IVth volume of Young Asian Admirable Achievers Reference Book They were awarded Vocational Excellence Award-2010 (Rotaract), Bharat Excellence Award-2010, Best Personalities of India Award-2010, and four Eight Medals for their outstanding services to society, achievements & contribution in their fields. Michael Madhusuadan Academy, Kolkata honoured them with the 'International Sattyendranath Smriti Award and Michael Madhusudandatt Awarc4 for their outstanding intellectual literary contribution throughout India. In 2012 they were honoured with Bharat Shiskha Award and Swami Vivekananda Award by His excellency Dr M.I. Paul, Governer, Tripura for their contribution to Literature & Society.0