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Representation of Indian Culture and Identity in Literature

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: Indian literature is a rich and diverse field that reflects the country’s multifaceted cultural, historical, and social fabric. The representation of Indian culture and identity in literature spans centuries, influenced by historical events, colonialism, independence, and globalization. This paper explores the portrayal of Indian identity in various literary works across different time periods, focusing on themes such as tradition versus modernity, cultural hybridity, caste, gender, and nationalism. Through an analysis of major Indian writers in English and regional languages, this paper highlights how literature serves as a medium for cultural expression and identity formation. Keywords: Culture, Identity, literature historical events

Source: Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)

DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.15316080

Author: Ashvini Balasaheb Bhalerao

Language: English

Topic: Postcolonial and Cultural Literary Studies

Subfield: Literature and Literary Theory

Field: Arts and Humanities

Domain: Social Sciences

Open Access status: green

OpenAlex ID: W6893219331

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