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Cataloging-in-Publication Data Brians, Paul. Modern South Asian Literature in English / by Paul Brians. p. cm. — (Literature as windows to world cultures) Includes bibliographical references and index. ISBN 0–313–32011–X (alk. paper) 1. Indic literature (English)—History and criticism. 2. Indic literature (English)—South Asian Authors—History and criticism. I. Title II. Series. PR9484.6.B75 2003 820.9'954—dc21 2003052842 British Library Cataloguing in Publication Data is available. Copyright © 2003 by Paul Brians All

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