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This paper aims to compare the portrayals of Indian society in the short stories of R.K. Narayan and Khushwant Singh.

May 25, 2026Open Access

A Comparative Exploration of Indian Society Portrayed in the Short Stories of R.K. Narayan and Khushwant Singh: A Study

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Comparative analysis reveals distinct portrayals of Indian society by Narayan and Singh, suggesting differing insights into societal issues.

This paper aims to compare the portrayals of Indian society in the short stories of R.K. Narayan and Khushwant Singh.
Conducted a comparative analysis of selected short stories by both authors.
Examined thematic elements such as community, religion, and historical crises.
Engaged with existing research to contextualize findings.
Narayan's stories emphasize psychological depth and humanist themes within a changing Hindu society.
Singh's narratives critique contemporary social issues, including Partition and urban corruption, through satire.
Both authors provide unique perspectives that together illuminate India's complex societal structure in the twentieth century.

Sharma et al. (2025) studied this question.

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Comparative analysis reveals distinct portrayals of Indian society by Narayan and Singh, suggesting differing insights into societal issues.