Questions for CCE Dec 2022: MA English Sem III, Paper III (Indian Writings in English); Govt. P.G. College Satna

Shandal S Anshu


MA III Sem English
Paper III (Indian Writings in English): Questions for CCE Dec. 2022

Note: Attempt any two of the following Questions -

1. Discuss R.N. Tagore as a poet.
2. Give a summary of Wings of Fire by Kalam.
3. Discuss Badal Sircar as a playwright.
4. Discuss Anita Desai as a novelist.
5. Give a character sketch of Savitri.
6. Sketch the character of Maya of Cry, the Peacock.
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