Positions: Essays on Indian Literature (H.B)

Book Details

• Author: K. Satchidanandan

• Publisher: Niyogi Books Pvt. Ltd. (Under the Imprint: Paper Missile)

• Language: English

• Edition: First Edition

• ISBN: 9789389136142

• Pages: 368

• Cover: Hardcover

• Dimensions: 9.4 x 8.5 x 0.9 inches

About the Book

Positions by K. Satchidanandan is a comprehensive collection of essays that spans over 25 years of the author’s work on Indian literature. This First Edition hardcover, with 368 pages, brings together a rich and varied discourse on Indian textual practices, reading traditions, and the intersections of Indian and Western critical thought. The book offers insightful perspectives on the evolving nature of Indian literature and its place in the global literary landscape.

The essays are divided into two sections: the first explores overarching themes in Indian literature, such as the poetics of bhakti, the concept of modernity, the role of English writing in India, and the tensions within subaltern literary movements. It also tackles significant issues within literary criticism and translation, providing a nuanced critique of Indian literary history.

The second section delves into the works of individual authors, including Sarala Das, Mirza Ghalib, Kabir, Rabindranath Tagore, Saratchandra Chatterjee, Sarojini Naidu, Kedarnath Singh, A.K. Ramanujan, and Kamala Das. These essays enrich the growing field of literary studies in India, providing readers with a deeper understanding of some of the country’s most significant literary figures.

Positions is an essential read for students, scholars, and anyone interested in the critical examination of Indian literature and its complexities. Satchidanandan’s work contributes to the important dialogue on the evolving narrative of Indian literary criticism and translation.