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Centre for Distance Education Shivaji University, Kolhapur

I ADVISORY COMMITTEE I

Prof. (Dr.) N. J. Pawar Vice-Chancellor, Shivaji University, Kolhapur.

Dr. A. B. Rajge Director BCUD, Shivaji University, Kolhapur.

Dr. B. M. Hirdekar Controller of Examination Shivaji University, Kolhapur.

Dr. (Smt.) Vasanti Rasam Dean, Faculty of Social Sciences, Shivaji University, Kolhapur.

Prof. (Dr.) B. S. Sawant Dean, Faculty of Commerce, Shivaji University, Kolhapur.

Dr. T. B. Jagtap Dean, Faculty of Science, Shivaji University, Kolhapur.

Dr. K. N. Sangale Dean, Faculty of Education, Shivaji University, Kolhapur.

Dr. D. V. Muley Registrar, Shivaji University, Kolhapur.

Shri. B. S. Patil Finance and Accounts Officer, Shivaji University, Kolhapur.

Prof. (Dr.) U. B. Bhoite Lal Bahadur Shastri Marg, Bharati Vidyapeeth, Pune.

Prof. (Dr.) A. N. Joshi Director, School of Education, Y. C. M. O. U. Nashik.

Shri. J. R. Jadhav Dean, Faculty of Arts & Fine Arts, Shivaji University, Kolhapur.

Prof. (Dr.) S. A. Bari Director, Distance Education, Kuvempu University, Karnataka.

Prof. Dr. (Smt.) Cima Yeole (Member Secretary) Director, Centre for Distance Education, Shivaji University, Kolhapur.

I B. O. S. MEMBERS OF ENGLISH I

Chairman- Shri. J. A. Mhetre

Lal Bahadur Shastri College of Arts, Science and Commerce, 17, Malhar Peth, Satara

G Prof. (Dr.) P. A. Attar Professor and Head, Dept. of English, Shivaji University, Kolhapur.

G Shri. B. M. Ladgaonkar, Yashwantrao Chavan Warana Mahavidyalaya, Warananagar, Dist. Kolhapur.

G Shri. S. V. Shelake Raje Ramrao Mahavidyalaya, Jath, Dist. Sangli.

G Shri. Pandurang Rangrao Shewale Shri. Shahaji Chh. College, 296, 'C', Dasara Chowk, Kolhapur.

G Shri. S. D. Thorat Kai. Sou. Malati V. Patil Kanya Mahavidyalaya, Urun-Islampur, Tal. Walwa, Dist. Sangli.

G Shri. G. M. Shikalgar, Bhogawati Mahavidyalaya, Kurukali, Tal. Karveer, Dist. Kolhapur.

G Dr. Ashok Thorat 10, Usha Manor, Body Gate Bus Stop, Ganeshkhind Road, Aundh, Pune.

G Dr. Shreedhar Gokhale Professor, Dept. of English, Poona University, Poona, Aundh Pune.

G Dr. Rajagopal G. English and Foreign Languages University, Hyderabad.

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Centre for Distance Education Shivaji University, Kolhapur.

Author's Name

Mr. A. B. Undare Dr. Ghali College, Gadhinglaj

Dr. M. G. Kadam S. G. M. College, Karad

Writing Team

Indian English Novel M. A. Part-I English Group-3,

Elective Paper-IV

Unit No 1

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Mr. R. P. Kambale

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Night College, Kolhapur.

Dr. I. R. Draxi

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Regional Co-ordinator, Centre for Distance Education,

Shivaji University, Kolhapur

Dr. (Mrs.) P. V. Ghorpade

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K. R. P. Kanya Mahavidyalaya, Islampur.

Smt. L. A. Patil

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Vivekanand College, Kolhapur.

Mrs. Jagtap S. C.

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Mudhoji College, Phaltan

Mr. G. B. Patil

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Shri Shiv-Shahu Mahavidyalaya, Sarud

Dr. (Mrs.) R. G. Barvekar

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Deptt. of English, Shivaji University, Kolhapur.

I Editors I

Mr. J. A. Mhetre Chairman, B.O.S. in English Shivaji University, Kolhapur Lal Bahadur Shastri College, Satara

Dr. M. G. Kadam Head, Department of English

S. G. M. College, Karad

Dr. S. I. Noorani (Asso. Prof.) Head, Department of English D.K.A.S.C. College, Ichalkaranji

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Preface

Dear students, This book is in the form of Self Instructional Material for

M. A. Part-I Group-3, Elective Paper-IV Indian English Novel which is prepared by a team of eminent professors.

The syllabus of this paper has already been made available on the University website and in the print form. The paper deals with general topics on Indian English Novel and eight novels written by the Indians which very much reflect Indian life in literature.

Unit No. 1 deals with the history and survey of Indian English Novel. Unit Nos. 2-9 deal with eight novels which highlight the life and works of the novelists and the aspects of the novels: summary, plot, themes, characterization and technique.

This book includes objective type questions with their answers, exercises and references for further reading. You are advised to read the original texts and critical material available on them in print and on line.

Good Luck.

Editors

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