City Fictions of the New India: Literature, Infrastructure, Citizenship
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City Fictions of New India Explore how contemporary Indian literature captures the dramatic transformation of the nation's cities in the twenty-first century. Combining literary criticism, urban studies, and cultural analysis, this...
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City Fictions of New India
Explore how contemporary Indian literature captures the dramatic transformation of the nation's cities in the twenty-first century. Combining literary criticism, urban studies, and cultural analysis, this book examines how fiction reflects the realities of infrastructure, citizenship, inequality, and modernization in an era of rapid urban growth.
Overview
As cities such as Delhi and Mumbai have been reimagined as engines of economic development, debates surrounding infrastructure, resources, and urban identity have become increasingly important. This study investigates how Indian writers depict these changes, revealing the social and political forces that shape everyday life in modern urban environments.
Key Topics
- Urbanization and contemporary Indian literature
- Infrastructure and city development
- Citizenship and civic identity
- Smart Cities and urban modernization
- Environmental and social challenges in cities
- Housing, transportation, and public services
- Class, consumption, and urban inequality
- Literary representations of modern India
Features
- First major study of Indian fiction through the lens of infrastructure
- Combines literary criticism with urban and cultural studies
- Examines works by leading contemporary Indian authors
- Explores changing ideas of citizenship and belonging
- Discusses the impact of modernization on urban life
- Connects fiction to real-world political and social developments
- Valuable for literature, urban studies, and South Asian studies readers
- Offers interdisciplinary perspectives on contemporary India
Specifications
- Format: Hardcover
- Page Count: 304 Pages
- Dimensions: 9.4" × 6.41"
- Publication Date: July 24, 2025
- Category: Literary Criticism, Urban Studies & South Asian Literature
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City Fictions of the New India: Literature, Infrastructure, Citizenship
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