Topic started by Priyavin (@ 203-195-202-26.now-india.net.in) on Tue Feb 19 03:41:31 .
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How Indian are Indian English writers in English?

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• From: B (@ 203.199.167.13) on: Tue Feb 19 04:52:05
  
  go thru thsi week's outllok edition
  
  
• From: radhu (@ ) on: Thu Jun 27 06:44:49
  
  I think the Indian english writers find it difficult to express the local language and cultures in a forign language. The local language is apt to bring the culture. For example, you might have watched the Malgudi days in TV. It was so awkward to watch in a proper tamil village all the people speaking in hindi. It should have been made in Tamil with sub titles.
  
  Radhu
  
  
• From: nita (@ ) on: Mon Mar 8 04:38:06
  
  I feel that indian writers find english a convinient medium of expression but the readers must be willing to accept their idiosyncrasies of language and style and must no compare with english writers as this reflect their indian-ness
  
  
• From: kalaiselvi (@ ) on: Thu Apr 29 02:22:36
  
  Ofcourse Indian writers find english to be the convenient medium to express their feelings.All writers have idiosyncracies in their language and style.vocabulary and style are very good.
  
  
• From: kalaiselvi (@ 61.95.184.101) on: Thu Apr 29 02:27:05 EDT 2004
  
  Ofcourse Indian writers find english to be the convenient medium to express their feelings.All writers have idiosyncracies in their language and style.vocabulary and style are very good.
  
  
• From: Hari (@ adsl-67-64-132-113.dsl.rcsntx.swbell.net) on: Thu Apr 29 15:24:27 EDT 2004
  
  I feel that most Indian writers in English do not write in the abstract. All of them write fiction based on personal experiences. This might be misconstrued by some other people on this forum but from what I have read (The God of Small things, ? Inscrutable Americans, A suitable boy and a few more), what I have come to believe is that most of the events taking place might have occurred in the author's lives.
  
  While I find the writing and narrative to be excellent, most of the literature out there by Indian writers is not the most uplifting. I really enjoyed reading "English, August" by U. Chatterjee and would like to know if someone else on this forum has read something similar. It was one of the most hilarious books that I have read to date. If anyone on this forum has read books like "English, August" (also, should be by Indian authors) please do list them here.
  
  I have not had a chance to watch the movie "English, August" and don't know where to get it in Texas. I'll take the liberty now to extend this forum to Indian movies that are made in English. The only one I have seen so far is "Mr and Mrs. Iyer". It was interesting and nice to know that we have a small band of indie filmmakers back home.
  
  Waiting for comments and listings of Indian movies made in English
  
  
• From: sujatha (@ ppp-219.65.103.26.chn.vsnl.net.in) on: Fri May 7 14:09:31 EDT 2004
  
  indian writers in english are more decriptive in every aspect of their narration .
  
  
• From: ravi menon (@ 220.226.11.130) on: Sat May 29 09:39:55 EDT 2004
  
  I have recently read a book called 'The Witness' by Sanjay Kumar. I found it interesting, incisive and very very readable and thought provoking. It is the story of a character called Ajay Seth who is the head of a corpoate group which finances politics.
  
  It has a good amount romance and humour and can be said to be new sort of book written by an Indian author. The best part is that it is not pretentious or dragging. Has anybody read any other book by this writer?
  
  
• From: Dr. Celestine Raj Manohar M.D.,/DR JOHN CELES (@ 61.1.221.253) on: Wed Jun 9 17:36:36 EDT 2004
  
  Being a doctor cum poet/writer myself, I can assure you that Indians are amongst the best in the world in both english poetry and prose.My colossal poetry work is available in the internet under the pen-name of 'dr john celes'! I request you to check it out for yourselves.The real problem is getting good publishers which may take ages!
  regards,
  dr john celes
  
  
• From: Surya (@ adsl-64-166-143-81.dsl.snfc21.pacbell.net) on: Wed Jun 9 19:19:08 EDT 2004
  
  Read Malgudi Days, u'll know.
  
  
• From: Munish Khanna (@ 220.226.36.5) on: Tue Jul 6 05:55:22 EDT 2004
  
  I also read THE Witness by sanjay kumar. Hmmm... I quite liked it. A good read, humourous , pacy and thoughtful. It exposes the nexus between politicians and businessmen. Highly recommended!
  
  
• From: abbey_roadie@rediffmail.com (@ 208.223.104.15) on: Thu Jul 22 14:25:04 EDT 2004
  
  To answer Hari's query on books similar to "August", I have come across only one among Indian writers.. Its the malayalam novel "Delhi" by M Mukundan.
  
  Even, I am in search of the "English, August" DVD!
  
  
• From: Reader (@ pool-68-163-210-198.bos.east.verizon.net) on: Wed Aug 11 19:13:54 EDT 2004
  
  Haven't had chance to read English, August yet. Its been pending on my reading list for a while. I just finished V.S. Naipaul's 'Half a Life'. Quite an interesting read, considering that most of the books I have read written by Indian writers usually refer to India somewhere through the story. Well, he does not mention that he is indian, so makes sense. Of course, my all time favorite is Salman Rushdie. I have noticed that he is not talked about much in this forum. It is understandable that he is going through 'hybernation'and hasn't come out with a book that will remind you of those days where readers like myself was able to read The midnight's children. Long gone those days eh?
  
  
• From: asha (@ 202.141.142.9) on: Tue Aug 24 05:50:44 EDT 2004
  
  i feel 'english,august' is one of the very few films which is as good as the novel.rahul bose seems to have been born to play the role of agastya in the movie.as for the novel,i think its a must-read for anyone who likes sharp,clear humour which can actually make u laugh out loud.
  
  
• From: Dr John Celes (Indian Doctor Poet) (@ 61.1.221.221) on: Fri Sep 10 18:04:37 EDT 2004
  
  Dear friends,
  I invite you to read and enjoy my unique literary achievement in English Poetry especially Sonnets in the Shakespearean style- of > 1150 at www.poemhunter.com/ ndtv.com poetrycorner/ www.kavitanjali.com/ ThePoetroadhouse.com/ hangtide.com and others under the pen-name of 'Dr John Celes'.I can assure you that after doing so, most of you will be fully convinced that Talents and hard-work matters in any field; NOT country or facilities!
  love,
  Dr John Celes
  (Dr.Prof.A.Celestine Raj Manohar MD.,)
  Indian Physician cum Poet, Coimbatore, T.N.,India
  
  
• From: bkgaur (@ 210.212.89.4) on: Mon Sep 13 11:32:02 EDT 2004
  
  Engliss writers are doing well in the field of English literature,notable examples are Vikram Seth,Amitav Ghosh,Raja Rao,Arun Jhoshi,Shashi Deshpande,Geetha Hariharan.
  
  
• From: kkk (@ 202.163.203.2) on: Tue Sep 28 05:31:11 EDT 2004
  
  who is zawgyl?it says that he is an english writer.....
  
  
• From: writer (@ 210.212.89.4) on: Tue Sep 28 12:58:58 EDT 2004
  
  Few indian writers have adopted a peculiar style of using regional/hindi language in their work.Few have learned the trick to engage an agent and ways to sell their work internationally
  
  
• From: Writer (@ 210.212.89.4) on: Sun Oct 3 12:40:01 EDT 2004
  
  Read Shashi Deshpande to get a true image of Indian social milieu in English. A must read.
  
  
• From: riyaz (@ 202.88.242.61) on: Wed Oct 6 11:55:23 EDT 2004
  
  can any one a e-mail me a site which contains details about bhabani bhattcharaya works
  
  

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