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What are the salient features of Indian English novel?

What are the salient features of Indian English novel?

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  1. Indian English novels have been influenced by Indian history, culture and society. Despite being a part of the Commonwealth, the country’s official language is Hindi. Most novels written in this language are in the form of lyric poetry.

    Key features of Indian English novels are:

    • Usage of local dialects in the dialogue
    • Usage of local dialects in the dialogue
    • Usage of English in a different way by Indians
    • Usage of a number of words from other Indian languages
    • Overuse of the word “and”
    • Usage of terms from nature
    • Usage of terms from social

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