POST COLONIALISM STYLE OF WRITING IN ‘THE GUIDE’

ABSTRACT

The Post Colonial style of writing is a branch of Post Modern literature concerned with the Political and Cultural independence of peoples formerly subjugated in Colonial empires. It deals with the conflict between ruler and subject, main stream and marginalized oppressors and oppressed and, at the same time celebrates the suppressed "Other", challenging the dominant culture and questioning concepts of established authority. R.K. Narayan, the most popular Indian novelist, is a post colonial writer. His masterpiece, The Guide abounds with post Colonial elements. Post Colonial writings are attempts at reviving the ethnic cultures, traditions, beliefs, languages etc. The Post Colonial literature inculcates pride in one’s own ancient culture and traditions.

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