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Gurajada's Literature - Influence of English Literature - A Study

Dr. K. Krishnamurthy

Volume: 12 Issue: 3 2022

Abstract:

If we observe Gurajada Apparao's literature deeply, one thing is clear. English literature influence on him is not just in thoughts. It is visible directly in his character creation, in the way he handles the drama, in his satire and in his poetry style. In this article I have tried to present my observations on - how Mr.Jingle character in Charles Dickens' Pickwick Papers is similar to our Girisam how Emerson's Self-Reliance essay influenced, Shakespeare's five act structure, Letter Motifs, Mistaken Identity techniques, Wordsworth's Lyrical Ballads theory connection with spoken language movement, Ballad Stanza rhythm in Mutyala Saralu, Gurajada's own English writings Sarangadhara and Suryaraopeta Reform Club, and the satire behind Girisam's dialogues like "If a person trusts you...", "Religious prejudices are dying out", "Napoleon of anti-nautch"

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