Modern South Asian Literature in English

by Paul Brians

Book Overview

A recent surge of interest in South Asian culture has met with a wealth of outstanding novels by Indian, Pakistani, and Sri Lankan authors. Increasing numbers of readers are aware of and drawn to such writers as Salman Rushdie, Bharati Mukherjee, and Arundati Roy, who regularly appear bestseller lists, win prestigious fiction awards, and are added to suggested classroom readings. This book is an ideal introduction for the student, educator, or...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 031332011X
• ISBN13: 9780313320118
• Release Date: November 2003
• Publisher: Greenwood
• Length: 264 Pages
• Weight: 1.20 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 6.1" x 9.5"
• Age Range: 13 to 17 years
• Grade Range: Grades 8 to 12