Professor and Head in P.G. Dept. of English and Research Centre
Magadh University, Bodh-Gaya
The 1947 Partition of India resulting in the emergence of two independent countries: India and Pakistan caused a huge hellish situation in terms of the murder, rape of innocent women, displacement and exchange of the lakhs of people on the basis of r...
The present paper proposes to explore the metaphysical echoes in the poetry of Gopaldas Neeraj. Neeraj's poetic compositions exhibit a very unique aesthetic and philosophical perception of life. He sees earthly existence as a complex web of joys and...
Magical realism in Indian English literature is a powerful storytelling technique that blends reality with elements of fantasy, myth, and folklore. It allows authors to portray the complexities of Indian history, culture, and identity while addressin...
Racial identities, cultural legacy and the experience of slavery had an indelible effect on the dreams of black African-Americans. They strive for a better future but their dreams and aspirations are often shattered and traumatized due to systemic ra...
Post-colonialism studies various facts of relationship between the colonized and the colonizer. Hybridity is an important feature of colonialism. It is the creation of transcultural forms within the contact zone produced by colonialism. The idea of l...
This research article explores the themes of social class and mobility in Great Expectations by Charles Dickens, focusing on how the novel critiques the rigid class structure of Victorian England. Dickens presents a world in which class distinctions...
Charles Dickens' Great Expectations is a novel that critically examines the intricate relationship between money and morality in Victorian society. The novel follows the journey of its protagonist, Pip, alongside other key figures such as Miss Havish...
We are aware of the profound connections between children's literature and our society. Developing the child from an early age to various stages is crucial. Developing good manners, behavior, and moral character is its main objective. It also aims to...
Obviously, language is the one and only means of communication which carries message from one person to another, from one society to another, from one country to another, from one part of the world to another, form one generation to another.The langu...
As both cultural and philosophical entity, Food vindicates a transformation that reflects broader ideological and societal shifts. This study analyses the literary representation of the transition of food from cultural practice to philosophical const...
Anita Nair is a celebrated contemporary writer known for her fearless and honest portrayal of women's struggles and resilience. She challenges societal stereotypes, depicting women as strong and independent individuals rather than confining them to t...
When a theocratic state represses women in the name of following religious dictates, the agency of the women comes in conflict with the state. If they assert their agency by defying the oppressive norms and policies, they are often branded as 'cultur...
The character-driven narratives have expanded the realm of traditional narratives found in ancient epics. Karna's wife, as depicted in Kavita Kan 's Karna's Wife: The Outcast's Queen, is an example of this invention. This paper explores Uruvi's chara...
Jack Kerouac's The Dharma Bums (1958) is a lyrical exploration of the Beat Generation's search for spiritual transcendence amid postwar materialism. This paper applies ecocriticism, drawing on Lawrence Buell's concept of the 'environmental imaginatio...
Ankiya Naat, a form of spiritual dance drama or play, holds significant cultural and religious importance within the Assamese community. Authored by the revered saint Srimanta Shankardeva in the 15th century, these performances are deeply intertwined...