'English Fiction: Modern' is a course offered in Sixth Semester of B. A. (Bachelor of Arts) English Language and Literature program at the School of Arts and Sciences, Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham, Mysuru campus.
To expose the learners to the intricacies and complexities of modem fiction focusing on its themes and techniques; to enable them to evaluate modem social and cultural movements and appreciate changing literary tastes and fashions; to inspire them to read modem classics and thus re-sensitize themselves.
Unit 1
Introducing modem fiction-themes and concerns-movements-styles and techniques.
Unit 2
[All Non-Detailed]
Virginia Woolf. Orlando
James Joyce. The Portrait of an Artist as a Young Man
Unit 3
[All Non-Detailed]
Aldous Huxley.Brave New World.
Wilkie Collins. No Name.
Unit 4
[All Non-Detailed]
George Orwell. The Animal Farm.
Graham Greene. The Heart of the Matter.
Unit 5
[All Non-Detailed]
Kingsley Amis. Lucky
Jim D H Lawrence. Sons and Lovers.