Partitions Novels in Indian English Literature

Abstract

Politics is no longer a passionate and selfless commitment but a game of intrigue and underhand surreptitious maneuverings. The impact of partition realistically reflect in literature. In Indian English fiction many writers portray the politics and partition butchery. The research paper presents a thematic study of the Indian English novels written on the theme of partition of India and Pakistan that took place in 1947. Sufferings of people are highlighted in the novels. The fateful decisions forced millions of people to migrate and face the barbarity of communal riots and frenzy which results the numerous atrocities, abduction, rapes and violence. The novels show how there was a huge human loss. The brutal killings are seen through various devices and scenes.