Schizophrenia in Khushwant Singh’s I Shall Not Hear the Nightingale

Abstract

Literature serves as a mirror to society, with authors articulating societal behaviors through their works. Indian English novels provide a comprehensive platform for studying culture, cultural interactions, and cultural transformations, with a focus on Indian perspectives. A peek into the imaginative realm of the masters of Indian English novels reveals a cosmopolitan ensemble representing diverse religions, communities, professions, and viewpoints. The Indian milieu is eloquently portrayed through the lens of human psychology. Indian authors such as Mulk Raj Anand, Arundhathi Roy, Shashi Tharoor, Shashi Deshpande, and Khushwant Singh voice their concerns in their writings, advocating for the state and psychology of Indian society. In his dissertation, the researcher aims to assess the perspectives presented in Khushwant Singh’s novel, I Shall Not Hear the Nightingale, employing the psychological and postmodern approach known as Schizophrenia.