The Influence of the West in Krupabai Satthianadhan’s Saguna
Keywords:
nineteenth century India;, novels in India, realism, ChristianityAbstract
The novel as a literary genre in India is largely influenced by the Victorian novels of the West. Realism, an imported narrative technique was more common than fiction among the novelists of the nineteenth century India. The novels of this period extensively dealt on the social issues and the position of women. Saguna: A Story of Native Christian Life written by Krupabai Satthianadhan is a typical example that displays the influence of English literature. The novel employs the techniques of realism, deals with the social issues of the nineteenth century and addresses the woman’s question.
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