The basic historical perspective of Indian English literature attempts to contextualize the genre's development and rise from its inception to its current popularity. British colonialism in India coincided with the rise of Indian English literature and history. Although academics agree that the first good Indian English work dates from the early 1800s, opinions differ. The adoption of English literature and language by the Indian upper-response class, as well as educational reform by the British administration and missionary efforts, all contributed to its rise. This article highlights about the assessment of the novels with special reference to Chetan Bhagat.
Key words: Chetan Bhagat, Novels, Assessment.
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