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The essay discusses the theme of disowning and recovering in Indian literature, highlighting how writers like Michael Madhusudan Dutt and Nirad C. Chaudhuri navigated their cultural identities amidst colonial influences. Dutt initially distanced himself from his Bengali roots to pursue English poetry but later returned to his heritage, while Chaudhuri embraced English yet infused his work with Bengali culture. This pattern reflects a broader struggle among Indian writers to balance tradition and modernity,
- Author
- Alakhya Dhandia
- Language
- EN