Indian Literature Has 100+ Works You Can Be Asked About. Revise Each One in Minutes.
Character mind maps and summaries of the key novels, stories, memoirs and plays of India, from Kalidasa to Geetanjali Shree, in one printed booklet for UGC NET, SET, PGT and Assistant Professor exams.
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⏳ The December UGC NET starts on 14 December. Order by 25 November so the booklet reaches you before the exam.
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Sound Familiar?
- The Indian literature list is long, and you have read only a handful of the books.
- You know the authors, but in the exam hall the characters blur: who is the narrator, who is the hero, who translated it.
- Your notes are spread over videos, PDFs and three different notebooks.
- The exam is close, and reading 100 novels and plays is not possible now.
This booklet fixes exactly that. Each work becomes one chapter: the central character, the people around them, the plot in a few lines and the facts examiners ask. You revise a whole novel in minutes, on paper.
This is for you if
- You want to revise the plots and characters of Indian works quickly
- You mix up characters, narrators and translators
- You prefer paper you can mark over a screen
- You are preparing for UGC NET, SET, PGT or Assistant Professor English
This is not for you if
- You want a PDF or digital copy. It is printed only.
- You want long critical essays. These are quick revision chapters.
- You want poetry. It covers novels, stories, memoirs and plays.
This Is How the Exam Asks Indian Literature
Real UGC NET English questions from past papers. Notice what they test.
The first scene in Girish Karnad’s Tughlaq opens in front of a…
Answer: courtWho is the narrator in Kamala Markandaya’s Nectar in a Sieve?
Answer: RukmaniWho is the protagonist of Shashi Deshpande’s That Long Silence?
Answer: JayaLala Kanshi Ram is a character in…
Answer: Chaman Nahal’s AzadiIn which of Anita Desai’s novels does an insane wife kill her husband?
Answer: Cry, the PeacockGirish Karnad’s Hayavadana, originally in Kannada, was translated into English by…
Answer: the playwright himselfNone of these needs theory. Each one asks who is who, what happens, or one fact about the book. That is the kind of detail every chapter of this booklet puts on a single page: characters, key episodes, original language, translators, awards.
Questions taken from our free Indian Literature previous year questions.
Every Chapter Follows the Same Simple Pattern
Each chapter turns a whole work into a page you can revise in minutes.
🪔 The Central Character
Who they are, what happens to them and how the story ends.
🌿 Character Branches
The key characters, grouped by family, side or role, each with a sharp one-line role.
🧠 Memory Hook
For the major works, one simple pattern that brings the whole story back in the exam hall.
📜 Key Episodes
The numbered turning points of the plot: the scenes examiners love to ask about.
📖 Quick Summary
The plot stage by stage or act by act, for fast last-minute revision.
🎯 Must-Know Exam Facts
Original language, translators, awards, films, structure and themes.
What Is Inside: Five Parts, in Chronological Order
The booklet doubles as a timeline of Indian literature, from the classical stage to the Booker shortlists. Indian writing in English and major works in translation.
I. Classical
c. 4th–5th centuryWhere it all begins: Kalidasa’s Sanskrit masterpiece.
KalidasaII. Colonial Period
1864–1947The first Indian novels, the Gandhian age and Malgudi.
Tagore · Premchand · Gandhi · Anand · Narayan · Raja Rao · ChughtaiIII. After Independence
1948–1979Partition, the new nation and the inner lives of its people.
Khushwant Singh · Ruskin Bond · Anita Desai · Naipaul · Manto · MarkandayaIV. Contemporary
1980–2018Booker winners, diaspora voices and the new Indian novel.
Rushdie · Arundhati Roy · Amitav Ghosh · Jhumpa Lahiri · Kiran Desai · AdigaV. Indian Drama
1933–1994The great playwrights of the Indian stage.
Karnad · Tendulkar · Dattani · Badal Sircar · TagoreRevising Without It vs With It
Without the booklet
- Read full novels, or hunt for summaries one by one
- Characters and plots scattered across videos and PDFs
- No fixed order, so periods and authors get mixed up
- Nothing on paper to mark the night before the exam
With the booklet
- 100+ works, each on its own fresh A4 page
- Characters, episodes, summary and facts in one place
- Chronological order, so the timeline stays in your head
- Made by Nakul Grover, who teaches this syllabus every day
Get Your Printed Copy
- 100+ key works of Indian literature, one chapter each
- Character mind maps, memory hooks, key episodes and exam facts
- Months of reading and note-making, already done for you
- Printed A4 booklet, delivered free to your door with a tracking ID
₹890
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⏳ The December UGC NET starts on 14 December. Order by 25 November so the booklet reaches you before the exam.
How to Use It
Three steps, one part at a time.
- Read one chapter. Start with the central character, then follow the branches to the people around them.
- Cover the page and recall. Name the characters, the turning points and the exam facts from memory. Mark what you missed.
- Come back to your marks. In the last week before the exam, revise only the chapters you marked.
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- Title
- 100+ Key Works of Indian Literature: Character Mind Maps & Summaries
- Covers
- Novels, short stories, memoirs and plays, in English and in translation
- Arranged
- Five parts, in chronological order
- Format
- Printed A4, black & white, two-column layout
- Layout
- Every work starts on a fresh page
- Delivery
- Free, by courier or India Post, with a tracking ID
- Price
- ₹890
🎓 Who Is It For?
Indian Writing in English is a core unit of the UGC NET English syllabus. Use the booklet for quick revision of characters, plots and facts, or as a companion to your full preparation.
Questions? Message Nakul Directly.
Nakul Grover is UGC NET and GATE qualified, and 1 lakh+ followers on social media learn English Literature with Limitless Literature. Not sure if this booklet suits your exam or your stage of preparation? Ask before you order.
Common Questions
Is this a printed book or a PDF?
It is a printed A4 booklet, sent to your address. There is no PDF.
Will it reach me before the December exam?
Order by 25 November so it reaches you before the exam, which starts on 14 December. The earlier you order, the more days you get to revise with it.
Is it a thin booklet?
No. It covers 100+ works, and every work starts on a fresh A4 page with its characters, key episodes, summary and exam facts.
Which works are covered?
100+ key works across five parts: Classical, the Colonial Period, After Independence, Contemporary and Indian Drama. It includes Indian writing in English and major works in translation, from Kalidasa, Tagore and Premchand to Arundhati Roy, Amitav Ghosh and Geetanjali Shree, plus the plays of Karnad, Tendulkar and Dattani.
Is it enough for Indian literature in UGC NET English?
It covers the characters, plots and facts of the key novels, stories, memoirs and plays. It does not cover poetry. Pair it with past questions: you can practise our free Indian Literature previous year questions alongside it.
How long does delivery take?
Delivery is free. Once your booklet is dispatched it usually takes 5 to 7 days depending on your location, and we send you the tracking details on WhatsApp or email.
How do I order? Is payment safe?
Tap any Order button, pay securely through Razorpay by UPI, card or net banking, and enter your delivery address. You get a payment confirmation straight away.
Do you also have a British literature booklet?
Yes. 100+ Key Works of English Literature → covers the major novels and plays of British literature in the same format.
Do you also offer a full course?
Yes. Our UGC NET English course includes printed booklets, video lectures, topic-wise PYQs and daily WhatsApp doubt support. Explore the course →
What if I have a question after ordering?
WhatsApp Nakul Grover directly at +91-7891410858.
100+ Indian Works. One Page Each. In Print.
Characters, plots and exam facts from Kalidasa to Geetanjali Shree, delivered free to your door.
⏳ The December UGC NET starts on 14 December. Order by 25 November so the booklet reaches you before the exam.
