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VOL. 11, ISSUE 4 (2025)
R.K. Narayan’s contribution to Indian English literature: Narrative simplicity, cultural realism, and literary legacy
Authors
Dr. A K Pandey
Abstract
This research examines the impact of R. K. Narayan on Indian English
Literature, focusing on candid storytelling, cultural reality, and his lasting
influence. His stories offer a rich depiction of Indian life within the
imagined town of Malgudi, where everyday people face complex emotional, social,
and ethical dilemmas. The study highlights Narayan’s clear and relatable
writing style, which powerfully communicates deep psychological understandings
and common human issues. It also investigates into his portrayal of societal
challenges involving caste, gender expectations, colonial effects, and
financial disparity. Moreover, the research looks at his employment of humor
and irony as significant narrative devices that expose the inconsistencies in
human actions and societal frameworks. A qualitative and interpretative
strategy grounded in textual assessment has been utilized. The results show
that Narayan’s stories effectively connect cultural authenticity with universal
relevance, positioning him as a key figure in contemporary Indian English
storytelling.
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Pages:107-110
How to cite this article:
Dr. A K Pandey "R.K. Narayan’s contribution to Indian English literature: Narrative simplicity, cultural realism, and literary legacy". International Journal of English Research, Vol 11, Issue 4, 2025, Pages 107-110
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