Literature and Literacy
Vol. 2 No. 2: October 2024

SHOBHA DE: THE DOYENNE OF ‘POPULAR CULTURE’ IN INDIAN ENGLISH LITERATURE

Kanhaiya Kumar Sinha (Unknown)



Article Info

Publish Date
11 Dec 2024

Abstract

Literature has long been a vital part of society, and Indian women have significantly contributed to this field. Their remarkable achievements in literature are widely recognised and appreciated. Women, known for their creativity and artistic flair, have a profound connection with literature, which demands considerable artistic imagination. Indian women novelists, in particular, have added a fresh dimension to Indian English literature. This paper explores the evolving trends in Indian English writing, focusing specifically on Shobha De. It provides an in-depth analysis of her fiction, with particular attention to her incorporation of ‘Popular Culture,’ and highlights how her works diverge from other novelists in introducing this element into Indian English literature.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

lit

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Subject

Languange, Linguistic, Communication & Media

Description

Literature & Literacy (Lit&Lit) journal aims to share and circulate articles related to various literary studies and literary literacy for an extensive readership. The scope of the journal comprises modern literature, classical literature, traditional literature, childrens literature, and literary ...