EXPLORING ROMANTICISM AND THE ROLE OF WOMEN IN CONTEMPORARY INDIAN NOVELS: A COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS OF RAVINDER SINGH, SUDEEP NAGARKAR, AND DURJOY DUTTA'S WORKS

This paper delves into the realm of Romanticism as a central theme in contemporary Indian literature, with a keen focus on the role of women within this genre. Ravinder Singh’sI Too Had a Love Story, Penguin Metro Reads, New Delhi, 2009”,  Sudeep Nagarkar’s “It Started with a Friend Request” Penguin Random House India, 2017, and Durjoy Dutta‘s “Our Impossible Love”Penguin Random House India, 2016 will be analyzed for comparative analysis of three prominent Indian authors. This study aims to unravel the multifaceted dimensions of Romanticism and its intersection with the portrayal of women. In this literary exploration, we seek to identify the commonalities and disparities in the representation of love, emotions, and relationships within the works of these authors. By scrutinizing their novels, we intend to discern how Romanticism as a literary movement has evolved in the contemporary Indian context, and how it is reflected in the characters and experiences of women. Furthermore, this paper aims to shed light on the evolving roles and agency of female characters in these novels, considering the changing societal dynamics and gender expectations in modern India. Through a meticulous examination of the narrative structure, character development, and thematic elements in the selected novels, we will provide valuable insights into the evolving perceptions of women in Indian literature. In summary, this research endeavors to enrich our understanding of Romanticism as a prevalent theme in contemporary Indian novels, while also highlighting the evolving roles, complexities, and empowerment of women in these literary works. By analyzing the contributions of Ravinder Singh, Sudeep Nagarkar, and Durjoy Dutta, we hope to present a comprehensive view of Romanticism and the portrayal of women in Indian literature, offering a valuable contribution to the fields of literary studies and gender studies.


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