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| Paper Title: | Nehruvian Thoughts in English Literature |
| Authors Name: | DR.DHARM VEER SINGH |
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| Published Paper Id: | IJRTI2507144 |
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| Abstract: | Abstract Introduce Nehru’s role as both statesman and literary figure. Highlight major themes—secularism, rationalism, scientific temper, cultural pluralism—and mention the paper’s aim: to explore how these themes permeate his own writings and echo across Indian English literature (fiction, poetry, drama, criticism). Jawaharlal Nehru (1889–1964), India's first Prime Minister, occupies a unique position not only in political history but also in the evolution of Indian English literature. Educated at Harrow and Cambridge, Nehru emerged with a refined command of English prose—a skill that proved instrumental in both shaping and articulating the ideological contours of the newly independent India. Recognized for his clarity and elegance, his writing earned praise from contemporaries: for example, the New York Times lauded Glimpses of World History as “one of the most remarkable books ever written,” with Nehru’s prose likened favorably even against giants like H. G. Wells, Nehru’s major works—An Autobiography (1936), Glimpses of World History (1934), and The Discovery of India (1946)—exemplify a distinct blend of narrative finesse, historical scope, and philosophical reflection. Crafted during periods of imprisonment or political turbulence, these texts avoid dry exposition in favor of infused metaphor and lyrical resonance. For instance, in The Discovery of India, Nehru meditates on cultural plurality using nature-inspired metaphors (“mountains,” “valleys,” “rivers”) to underscore the richness of Indian civilization. Introduce Nehru’s role as both statesman and literary figure. Highlight major themes—secularism, rationalism, scientific temper, cultural pluralism—and mention the paper’s aim: to explore how these themes permeate his own writings and echo across Indian English literature (fiction, poetry, drama, criticism). Refer to methodology and key sources. This paper argues that Nehru’s ideological and literary vision—its secular-rational modernity, respect for pluralism, and inclusive historiography—formed a structural and thematic matrix within postcolonial Indian English literature. From early fiction and poetry to later critiques, writers across generations engaged with, infused, and interrogated this Nehruvian legacy. |
| Keywords: | Keywords: 1-"Nehru's 'Discovery of India' remains a bestseller 50 years after his death | Mumbai News - Times of India". The Times of India. 30 May 2014. 2- "Bharat Mata Ki Jai: How Jawaharlal Nehru's Discovery of India offers a peek into the soul of India". Firstpost. 29 October 2016. 3- Das, Taraknath (June 1947). "India--Past, Present and the Future". Political Science Quarterly. 62 (2): 295–304. |
| Cite Article: | "Nehruvian Thoughts in English Literature", International Journal for Research Trends and Innovation (www.ijrti.org), ISSN:2455-2631, Vol.10, Issue 7, page no.b309-b314, July-2025, Available :http://www.ijrti.org/papers/IJRTI2507144.pdf |
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