
Gregory David Roberts and His Shantaram: An Overview
Author(s) -
M Pradeepa,
M. G. Priya
Publication year - 2020
Publication title -
shanlax international journal of english
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
ISSN - 2320-2645
DOI - 10.34293/english.v9is1-i2-dec.3696
Subject(s) - popularity , cosmopolitanism , persona , sociology , history , media studies , political science , art , law , humanities , politics
In the list of Australian literary contribution, Gregory David Roberts draws a number of generic conventions to produce his noteworthy, Shantaram. The novel has acquired certain academic considerations also. Cosmopolitanism influences prominently in the novel which has allows it to transcend national boundaries. The novel is anomalous in the Australian literary landscape when considered its popularity. The entrepreneurial approach of Roberts to promote his writing which is closely bounded by criminology and its persona impact the ongoing success of the novel in Australia and other countries. The present article overviews the reviews and opinions of Roberts and his Shantaram, from media.