Genre Fiction of New India: Post-millennial receptions of weird narratives by

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This volume is interested in the interface of science, Hinduism and itihasa and specifically their manifestation within mythology-inspired fiction in English from India. This trio is examined through the lens of two overarching interests: Indian and non-Indian reader receptions and the genre of weird fiction.

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This book investigates fiction in English, written within, and published from India since 2000 in the genre of mythology-inspired fiction in doing so it introduces the term 'Bharati Fantasy'. This volume is anchored in notions of the 'weird' and thus some time is spent understanding this term linguistically, historically ('wyrd') as well as philosophically and most significantly socio-culturally because 'reception' is a key theme to this book's thesis. The book studies the interface of science, Hinduism and itihasa (a term often translated as 'history') within mythology-inspired fiction in English from India and these are specifically examined through the lens of two overarching interests: reader reception and the genre of weird fiction. The book considers Indian and non-Indian receptions to the body of mythology-inspired fiction, highlighting how English fiction from India has moved away from being identified as the traditional Indian postcolonial text. Furthermore, the book reveals broader findings in relation to identity and Indianness and India's post-millennial society's interest in portraying and projecting ideas of India through its ancient cultures, epic narratives and cultural (Hindu) figures.

Author Biography

E. Dawson Varughese is an independent global cultural studies scholar and the author of Beyond the Postcolonial: World Englishes Literature (2012) and Reading New India (2013). She has published in Contemporary South Asia, South Asian Popular Culture and English Today.

Table of Contents

CONTENTSForewordPrefaceChapter One: Introducing the post-millennial scene Chapter Two: The 'wyrd': numinosity and estrangement Chapter Three: Bharati Fantasy: eternal bhvaChapter Four: Bharati Fantasy: modern-day sensibilitiesChapter Five: Conclusions Index

Review

"This insightful and timely book analyses for the first time material not seen in the West, which challenges and changes both our views of India and our view of the 'Weird'."Robert Eaglestone, Department of English, Royal Holloway, University of London, UK"Dawson's book provides an accessible and comprehensive overview of the new literary genres of post-millennial Indian fiction. The days of the saree-novels, joint family sagas, and the grand narratives of the nation in Indian fictions are over. Instead the changing milieu of the post-liberalization India has spawned a host of new English fictions that venture into hitherto untrodden grounds of Science Fictions, Fantasies, Comics and Graphic Novels—the Weird Fictions. Through extensive surveys of recent publications, interviews, and an overview of the major themes and styles in the texts, Dawson's book provides essential information and guidance to anyone interested in a fascinating world of new Indian fictions beyond the postcolonial novels."Swaralipi Nandi, Department of English, Athens Technical College, USA

Long Description

Not only is the mainstream canon of Indian fiction in English growing at pace, so too, are more unusual, peripheral narratives. "Weird Fiction in New India" argues that it is the advent of "New India," its economic prosperity, its growing (reading) middle classes and a new sense of innovation in literary production, which has led to a proliferation of "weird" fiction." " This book investigates fiction in English, written within and published from India, since 2000. It focuses on the genres of Science Fiction and Fantasy, and also introduces the term Bharati Fantasy. In addition to insightful interviews with authors and publishers of weird fiction from India, it utilizes cultural studies theories and stylistic analyses to offer a compelling study of contemporary fiction against the socio-cultural backdrop of New India. "Weird Fiction in New India" is essential reading for scholars interested in contemporary literature, world literature in English, post-colonial studies and science fiction and fantasy.

Review Quote

"This insightful and timely book analyses for the first time material not seen in the West, which challenges and changes both our views of India and our view of the Weird ." Robert Eaglestone, Department of English, Royal Holloway, University of London, UK "Dawson s book provides an accessible and comprehensive overview of the new literary genres of post-millennial Indian fiction. The days of the saree-novels, joint family sagas, and the grand narratives of the nation in Indian fictions are over. Instead the changing milieu of the post-liberalization India has spawned a host of new English fictions that venture into hitherto untrodden grounds of Science Fictions, Fantasies, Comics and Graphic Novels the Weird Fictions. Through extensive surveys of recent publications, interviews, and an overview of the major themes and styles in the texts, Dawson s book provides essential information and guidance to anyone interested in a fascinating world of new Indian fictions beyond the postcolonial novels." Swaralipi Nandi, Department of English, Athens Technical College, USA"

Details ISBN1138023205 Publisher Taylor & Francis Ltd Series Routledge Studies in Contemporary Literature ISBN-10 1138023205 ISBN-13 9781138023208 Format Hardcover Imprint Routledge Place of Publication London Country of Publication United Kingdom Year 2016 Short Title GENRE FICTION OF NEW INDIA Language English Media Book DEWEY 823.009954 Publication Date 2016-08-17 Pages 168 Illustrations 6 Halftones, black and white Subtitle Post-millennial receptions of "weird" narratives UK Release Date 2016-08-17 AU Release Date 2016-08-17 NZ Release Date 2016-08-17 Author E. Dawson Varughese Alternative 9780367868567 Audience Tertiary & Higher Education We've got this

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