Read the Question carefully and choose the correct option.
What is the correct chronological order of publication of the texts given under?
(A) R.K. Narayan’s The Financial Expert
(B) Manohar Malgonkar’s A Bend in the Ganges
(C) Raja Rao’s Kanthapura
(D) Shashi Tharoor’s The Great Indian Novel
(E) Arundhati Roy’s The God of Small Things
Raja Rao’s Kanthapura :
Published in 1938, Kanthapura is one of the pioneering works in Indian English literature. The novel portrays the impact of Gandhi's independence movement on a small village in South India.
R.K. Narayan’s The Financial Expert :
Published in 1952, The Financial Expert is a satirical novel that follows the life of a financial advisor, Margayya. It is set in the fictional town of Malgudi and explores themes of greed and ambition.
Manohar Malgonkar’s A Bend in the Ganges :
Published in 1964, A Bend in the Ganges is a historical novel set during the Indian independence movement and partition. It explores the divergent paths of two friends who are drawn into the turbulence of the times.
Shashi Tharoor’s The Great Indian Novel :
Published in 1989, The Great Indian Novel is a satirical retelling of the Mahabharata set against the backdrop of Indian politics. Tharoor blends myth and history to critique contemporary Indian society.
Arundhati Roy’s The God of Small Things :
Published in 1997, The God of Small Things won the Booker Prize and is renowned for its intricate narrative style. The novel delves into the lives of a family in Kerala, touching on themes of forbidden love and social discrimination.
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