| ID | 181674 |
| Title Proper | National romances |
| Other Title Information | singleton desire and the discovery of india in chick lit narratives |
| Language | ENG |
| Author | Carvalho, Charmaine |
| Summary / Abstract (Note) | Both the novel’s contribution to the imagining of nations and the role romance plays in this project have been well established. The emergence of chick lit, which tracks the fortunes of a single, young, urban protagonist in post-liberalisation India, offers a lens through which to view the intersection of the neo-liberal economy, nationalism and gender. This study examines two chick lit novels by popular author Anuja Chauhan, showing how they layer romantic union with a fantasy of India that embraces diversity, underpinned by a woman who is able to resolve various dichotomies. |
| `In' analytical Note | South Asia: Journal of South Asian Studies Vol. 44, No.5; Oct 2021: p.834-850 |
| Journal Source | South Asia: Journal of South Asian Studies Vol: 44 No 5 |
| Key Words | Post-Colonialism ; Nation ; Women’s Writing ; Chick Lit ; Indian Writing |