The document provides an overview of Indian writing in English and the Indian Renaissance. It discusses how Indo-Anglian literature emerged from the blending of Indian and English literary traditions. Key figures who contributed to the growth of Indian English literature during the 19th century are mentioned, including Derozio, Tagore, and Narayan. The document also summarizes the Indian Renaissance as a period of social and intellectual reform in the 18th-19th century that challenged orthodoxy and the caste system under British colonial rule. Influential leaders of the Renaissance, such as Rammohan Roy and Vivekananda, are noted for their role in pioneering social and religious reforms.

1. Introduction to Indian
Writing in English and
the Indian Renaissance
Prepared by Dhatri Parmar
A Student of the Department of English, Maharaja Krishnakumarsinhji
Bhavnagar University.
5 September 2023

2. Introduction
● Indian Writing in English: A special kind of writing from India in
English.
● The Indian Renaissance: A time when India woke up and changed.
● We'll learn about how writing and society changed in India.
● Meet the important people and moments in this journey.
● Let's begin our adventure into Indian literature and its fascinating
history.

3. Evolution of Indo-Anglian Literature
● Indo-Anglian literature blends Indian and English literary
traditions.
● Encompasses works by Indian writers in English,
including the Indian diaspora.
● Influenced by English literary movements like
Romanticism, Victorians, Georgians, and Modernists.
● Contributes to global English literature.Indian writers
enrich English literature.
● Indo-Anglian literature rooted in British colonial era.
● Reflects Indian culture, values, and history.

4. Continued Growth and Diverse Themes
● Early pioneers: Derozio, Michael Madhusudan
Dutta, Tagore, Sri Aurobindo.
● Growth in the 1930s with R. K. Narayan, Mulk Raj
Anand, Raja Rao.
● First Indian English novel: "Rajmohan's Wife" by
Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyay.
● Early non-fiction contributions by leaders like
Gandhi, Tagore, and Vivekananda.
● Continued growth with Raja Rao, Rabindranath
Tagore, and others.

5. ● Women writers' significant contributions,
including Sarojini Naidu, Nayantara Sahgal, and
Rama Mehta.
● Regional and cultural diversity explored by
writers like Kamala Das, Anita Nair, and Susan
Viswanathan.
● Novelists like Kamala Markandaya and Anita
Desai capturing Indian culture.
● English's popularity among the elite and middle
classes in India.
● Indian English as a versatile medium for
expressing diverse human dilemmas and
experiences.
Women Writers

6. The Indian Renaissance (18th-19th Century)
British conquest of
India exposed social
weaknesses.
Indian Renaissance:
Efforts to reform
society.
Challenges:
Orthodoxy, dowry,
caste system.
Impact of foreign
colonialism.Social
uprisings and
organizations for
liberation.

7. Hindu Renaissance and Literary
Transformation
● Hindu Renaissance in mid-19th
century, centered on Bengal.
● Key authors: Rabindranath
Tagore, Bankim Chandra
Chattopadhyay.
● Establishment of a unique
literary genre.
● Emergence of Indian English
literature during British
colonial rule.

8. Early Leaders of the Indian
Renaissance
● Sir William Jones: Founder of Bengal Asiatic
Society, translations, odes.
● Derozio: Inspired by French Revolution,
criticized Hindu beliefs.
● Raja Rammohan Roy: Founded Brahmo
Samaj in 1828. (Father of Indian Ranaissance)
● Ishvar Chandra Vidyasagar: Prominent social
reformer.
● Keshub Chunder Sen: Focused on religious
regeneration.

9. Influential Figures and
Theosophical Society
● Maham Bavatsky and Annie Besant: Founders
of Theosophical Society.
● Ramkrishna Paramhansa: Influential spiritual
figure.
● Sir Narayan Chandavarkar: Versatile
reformer.
● Influence of Theosophical Society in Madras.
● Swami Vivekananda founded Ramakrishna
Mission.
● Mission: Spiritual and humanitarian work.
● Key publication: Monthly English journal
"Prabudhha Bharata."
Ramakrishna Mission & Literary Legacy

10. Conclusion
● The Indian Renaissance was a transformative period in India's history.
● It addressed social weaknesses and challenges, including orthodoxy,
dowry, and the caste system.
● It resulted in the emergence of a unique literary genre and the growth
of Indian English literature.
● Influential leaders like Raja Rammohan Roy, Swami Vivekananda, and
many others paved the way for social and intellectual reforms.
● The Renaissance not only impacted India but also contributed to the
global landscape of ideas and literature.
● Its legacy continues to shape India's cultural and intellectual
evolution.

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