Account for the rich scope of comparative studies in studying Indian Literature

                                                                                    

MASTER’S DEGREE IN ENGLISH (MEG-14)

Contemporary Indian Literature in English Translation

ASSIGNMENT 

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Course Code: MEG-14 

2. Account for the rich scope of comparative studies in studying Indian Literature.

Comparative studies in Indian literature are essential as they allow us to understand the complexities of Indian literature, which is rich in its diversity, cultural context, and multiple languages. With over 22 officially recognized languages in India, the study of literature from a comparative perspective allows scholars to explore the similarities and differences between works written in different languages, regions, and time periods. 

One of the major reasons why comparative studies are crucial is the vastness of Indian literature. With such a diverse range of languages, each with its unique literary traditions, it is challenging to analyze Indian literature as a single entity. Comparative studies, however, allow us to bring together literary works from various languages and cultural contexts to examine the broader themes, motifs, and structures that exist across different traditions. This approach also helps to shed light on how literature in one language may influence or borrow from literature in another language, thus enriching our understanding of literary history and evolution.

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