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ANITA DESAI AS A MOTHER OF INDIAN PSYCHOLOGICAL NOVELS
Mr. Aman
Page No. : 129-134
ABSTRACT
Indian authors have made significant contributions to literature both domestically and internationally, often exploring themes related to Indian culture, tradition, politics, and self-identity. One such writer is Anita Desai, who is considered a pioneer in the Indian psychological novel genre. Her insightful depictions of modern Indian life have earned her a prominent place among Indian authors. In addition to her writing, Desai has also been involved in teaching. She is widely recognized as one of India’s premier writers, particularly in the psychological genre. While she may not be a trailblazer in the field, she is widely respected and praised for her outstanding work in literature. Her novel “Cry, the Peacock” is a famous novel which belongs to the psychological genre and it was published in 1963. Actually, the suppression and oppression of Indian women were the subjects of this novel. This work immediately established her as a major voice in Indian literature in English. Moreover, it is assumed that Anita Desai’s fiction is a reflection of the disturbed psyche of women who are the serious victims of alienation and male domination. This research paper aims to highlight Anita Desai’s contributions to Indian literature, specifically as the mother of Indian psychological novels.
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