The Perishable Empire: Essays on Indian Writing in English (Oxford India Collection (Paperback))

This book provides a new perspective on Indian writing in English by researching into its nineteenth century origins and seeing its subsequent development in relation to other Indian language literatures. 'The Perishable Empire' is a collection of essays which provide a fresh look at Indian writing in English, tracing its 19th century roots through its sporadic development in the 20th century to the current euphoria about its global visibility.

this Book Provides A New Perspective On Indian Writing In English By Researching Into Its Nineteenth-century Origins And Seeing Its Subsequent Development In Relation To Other Indian Language Literatures.

This text aims to provide a new perspective on Indian writing in English by researching into its 19th-century origins and seeing its subsequent development in relation to other Indian language literatures. Meenakshi Mukherjee. Includes Bibliographical References And Index.