A Study into English Prose and Writing Skills

 

Textbook for UG—Semester 1, according to the new syllabus prescribed by M.J.P. Rohilkhand University, based on National Education Policy (NEP 2020)

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pp.: 280

ISBN 978-93-91984-19-9

Price: Rs. 250.00

About the book:

The present book A Study into English Prose and Writing Skills is designed according to the prescribed syllabus of M. J. P. Rohilkhand University, Bareilly as per National Education Policy 2020. The study material in the present book ranges from the literary spirit of Bacon who belongs to the Elizabethan Age in England to Modern Indian English contemplative writings of A.P.J. Abdul Kalam. The short stories of prominent writers around the globe as well as literary devices related to prose and short stories have also been surveyed as per the curriculum. The relevant writings required in practical life like complaints, F.I.R., RTI, C.V. etc. are also given ample space. Each chapter contains glossary, short answers, long answers and MCQ’s for practice. The introduction of Indian English writers is not limited to the prescribed authors alone but provides an insight into the development of Indian English Writing. This book will, undoubtedly, develop an insight into literature and writing skills, and thus, will be of great help to the students.

About the editors:

Dr. Sandhya Saxena, Associate Professor, Dept. of English, V.R.A.L.Govt. Mahila Mahavidyalaya, Bareilly, has 21 years of teaching experience in Govt. Colleges. She has published three edited books entitled, Political Novel: The Beaten Track & the Path Ahead  (co-edited), Five Indian Women Writers: A Feminist Vision (co-edited), and Text Book of English Prose (for  B.A.I) (co-edited). Her quality research papers have been published in reference books ( with ISBN No.) and esteemed journals like Replica, Cyber Literature, Contemporary Vibes, Labyrinths and The Indian Journal of English Studies. She has also contributed book reviews to Replica, Cyber Literature and e- journal Creation & Criticism. She has delivered invited talks and lectures at different occasions along with performing in plays broadcast from AIR Rampur as ‘B’ High Grade Drama Artist. She has completed a Major Research Project on the topic; Words Vs Lines: A Comparative Study of R.K.Narayan’s Lingual & R.K.Laxman’s Graphic Representation of Humanity.

Vishesh Kumar Pandey, [M. A. English, Political Science and Philosophy, B.Ed., UGC NET, Ph. D. (in Process)], a bilingual writer in Hindi and English, is currently teaching English in S. M. College, Chandausi (Sambhal). He is gold medalist in English (2007) in M. J. P. R. University, Bareilly.  He is credited with various research papers in reputed journals and magazines and has attended many national and international seminars. His area of interest is Indian English Literature and Indian Aesthetics. He has published Nar Mein Vivek Jaga, a book of poetry on Swami Vivekananda; besides Tanhai Mein, a collection of miscellaneous poems, his Vishwasghat, the poetic translation of Macbeth is waiting for publication. 

The Contents:

English Prose and Writing Skills I

Unit I: 1. Computer and Writing Skills in English

Unit II: 2. Elements of Short Story

Unit III: 3. “The Last Leaf”—O’ Henry

        4. “The Lament”—Anton Pavlovich Chekhov

         5. “The Diamond Necklace”—Guy De Mupassant

Unit IV: 6. “The Barber’s Trade Union”—Mulk Raj Anand

        7. “Under the Banyan Tree”—R.K. Narayan

        8. “Games at Twilight”—Anita Desai

English Prose and Writing Skills II

Unit I: 9. An Introduction to Indian Writing in English

Unit II: 10. Types of Prose and Prose Style

         11. Prose Devices

Unit III: 12. “Of Studies” and “Of Travel”—Lord Francis Bacon

        13. “The Spectator Club”—Richard Steele

        14. “National Prejudices”—Oliver Goldsmith

        15. “Dream Children: A Reverie”—Charles Lamb

Unit IV: 16. “Professions for Women”—Virginia Woolf

        17. “Patriotism Beyond Politics and Religion” —A.P.J. Abdul Kalam

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