Recasting theEpic : A post colonial critique of National Identity in 'the Great indian Novel'

1. Introduction 2. Theoretical Framework 2.1 Postcolonial Theory Basics 2.2 National Identity Concepts 2.3 Literature and Nation-building 3. Contextual Background 3.1 Historical Overview of India 3.2 Evolution of Indian Epics 3.3 Indian Literature in English 4. 'The Great Indian Novel' Overview 4.1 Author Background 4.2 Plot Summary 4.3 Key Characters 5. Postcolonial Elements in the Novel 5.1 Subversion of Mythology 5.2 Colonial Influence Representation 5.3 Cultural Hybridity Depiction 6. National Identity in the Novel 6.1 Historical Characters Parallels 6.2 Symbols of Independence 6.3 Critique of National Leaders 7. Comparative Analysis 7.1 Comparison with Western Epics 7.2 Influence of Mahabharata 7.3 Similar Works in Indian Literature 8. Conclusion 9. Implications for Further Research 9.1 Future Studies on Postcolonial Literature 9.2 National Identity in Modern Context 9.3 Role of Epic Recast in Literature