Classic to Modern English Literature

One of Amitav Ghosh ’ s Historical novel , ‘ The Shadow Lines ’ ( 1988 ), is “The Ananda Puraskar” and “ Sahitya Akademi Award-winning ” novel. It is set against the backdrop of historical events like the Swadeshi movement. It conveys   World War II, Partition of India and Communal riots of 1963-64 in Dhaka and Calcutta . The book was praised for its ingenious structure and challenging style. In the novel, the narrator’s Tha’mma was one of the youngest women in British india who wants to fight against the British Government. The novel focuses on the national and geographical boundaries that alienate individuals.   The Shadow Lines does not pretend to have a concrete plot , but it depicts the violence that erupted in 1964 . The story recounts the message of the narrator’s coming of age in Calcutta and the sweeping impact of political violence on his life. The novel is told from a single point of view , but does not follow a straightforward chronology . The shadow lines ex

‘ My Reminiscences ’ (1912) or “ Jibon Smriti ” was penned by one of India’s most cherished renaissance figures Rabindranath Tagore (1861-1941). The memoir’s  aspect is its “ reflection ”, which introduces Tagore’s life's experiences,  personal growth, offering insights into his family, education, travels as well as encounter with various individuals . During twentieth century, a time of great social and cultural change in india . When it was in British colony , and working towards social and political reforms which inspire him to compose the memoir. At the beginning of the memoir, it is remained Tagore was painting a natural ability to express the obscure feelings.  He expresses , “ Thus, when my opportunity came, did I look and was engrossed .” However, in the part of “ teaching begins ” , Tagore comes to learning preliminary lesson after crossing, “ kara, khala ” series. A member of their family, Kailash Mukherjee who used to recite very quickly for Rabi’s special plea