The Literary Compass

A Complete Companion for
BA English Literature.

Six semesters form a connected journey through literary history, texts and ideas. The Literary Compass supports that journey with accessible explanations and structured opportunities for revision. The series is based on the syllabus of Maharaja Ganga Singh University, Bikaner, for BA English Literature under NEP.

Each volume brings together literary foundations and critical study with student-friendly support. Detailed summaries, glossaries, passage explanations, answered questions and MCQs help readers connect understanding with written expression and examination practice.

Chief EditorProfessor Avinash JodhaHead, Dept. of English, Govt. College Gangashahar
Co-editorsDr. Manish Maharshi, Dr. Sunita Nain and Dr. Neetu BissaFaculty of English Literature
PublisherSurya Prakashan Mandir, BikanerContact: Dr. Prashant Bissa
Academic FrameworkMGSU BikanerSix Semesters under NEP syllabus
Six Volumes · Six Semesters

The Complete Series

Select any semester to explore detailed coverage, curriculum alignment, and sample study features.

VOL. 01Semester I
Sixteenth and Seventeenth Century Literature with Indian Devotional Writing - Semester I
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Sixteenth and Seventeenth Century Literature with Indian Devotional Writing

Renaissance, metaphysical and devotional writing

VOL. 02Semester II
Eighteenth Century and Romantic Literature with Voices from India - Semester II
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Eighteenth Century and Romantic Literature with Voices from India

Order, nature and the Romantic imagination

VOL. 03Semester III
Nineteenth Century Literature with Voices from India - Semester III
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Nineteenth Century Literature with Voices from India

Victorian literature and the questions of art

VOL. 04Semester IV
Twentieth Century Literature - Semester IV
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Twentieth Century Literature

Modern literature, identity and freedom

VOL. 05Semester V
Indian Writing in English - Semester V
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Indian Writing in English

Tradition, change and belonging

VOL. 06Semester VI
Contemporary World Literature - Semester VI
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Contemporary World Literature

Home, memory and human dignity

Methodology

What Every Volume Delivers

Each volume brings together literary foundations and critical study with student-friendly support. Our editorial apparatus bridges canonical insight with rigorous examination practice.

Literary Foundations

Historical contexts, movements, and aesthetic traditions before close reading begins.

Critical Studies

In-depth textual perspectives that elevate critical thinking beyond basic plots.

Detailed Summaries

Structured act-, chapter-, and stanza-level summaries for clear grasp.

Comprehensive Glossaries

Archaic vocabulary, critical terminology, and allusions clearly demystified.

Passage Explanations

Model reference-to-context explanations showcasing critical vocabulary.

Answered Questions & MCQs

Short answers, long-form analytical answers, and exhaustive revision MCQs.

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Publisher OfficeSurya Prakashan MandirBikaner, Rajasthan
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