#9 Kanthapura, Mythmaking & Gandhi | Introduction to Indian Fiction in English

Welcome to 'Introduction to Indian Fiction in English' course ! This lecture focuses on Michel Foucault's essay "What is an Author?," which explores the concept of authorship as a social and historical construct. It discusses Foucault's analysis of the "author function," examining the role of the author's name in shaping the interpretation and classification of texts. NPTEL Courses permit certifications that can be used for Course Credits in Indian Universities as per the UGC and AICTE notifications. To understand various certification options for this course, please visit https://nptel.ac.in/courses/109106135 #MichelFoucault #WhatIsAnAuthor #LiteraryTheory #Poststructuralism #Authorship #DiscourseAnalysis #KnowledgeProduction #PowerAndKnowledge