Authors:
G. Jerusha Angelene Christabel, C. L. Shilaja

Addresses:
Department of English, Sathyabama Institute of Science and Technology, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India. Department of English, Stella Maris College, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India. jeru123bell@gmail.com, sherlinji@yahoo.co.in

Abstract:

Sarnath Banerjee is a prominent Indian graphic novelist whose work has been gaining increasing attention due to its unique storytelling style and representation of contemporary India in the graphics. A comprehensive analysis of Banerjee's works “Corridor”, "The Barn Owl's Wondrous Capers", "The Harappa Files", and "All Quiet in Vikaspuri", demonstrates how Banerjee's ability to capture the complexities and nuances of modern Indian society is captured precisely through his writing. Banerjee's critique of Indian culture and society is reflected in several aspects, including his critique of urban life and modernization, his critique of historical legacies and myth, and his socio-political commentary. There is also a special emphasis placed on Banerjee's interesting stylistic choices, particularly his use of non-linear narratives, intertextuality, and visual storytelling, which produce a rich presentation of contemporary India that reveals many different aspects of it. As Banerjee's graphic novels are characterized by humour, satire, and poignant social observations, the stories provide a critical perspective on the evolving landscape of modern Indian society and contribute to both the genre of graphic novels and the broader discourse on popular culture.

Keywords: Contemporary India; Society and Storytelling; Graphic Modern; Visual Art; Narrative Text; Contemporary Challenges; Critique and Graphic Novels; Indian Culture and Modernization.

Received on: 16/12/2023, Revised on: 11/03/2024, Accepted on: 29/04/2024, Published on: 03/06/2024

DOI: 10.69888/FTSSSL.2024.000222

FMDB Transactions on Sustainable Social Sciences Letters , 2024 Vol. 2 No. 2, Pages: 85-93

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