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THE CONCEPT OF LOVE IN THE SELECTED NOVELS OF JULIAN BARNES A THESIS SUBMITED TO TILAK MAHARASHTRA VIDYAPEETH, PUNE FOR THE DEGREE OF DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY (PH.D.) IN ENGLISH UNDER THE FACULTY OF ARTS AND FINE ARTS BY SHAHANE DATTATRAY GORAKH UNDER THE GUIDANCE OF DR. PAWAR SUNIL VISHWANATH BOARD OF ARTS AND FINE ARTS STUDIES AUGUST – 2017 1 DECLARATION I hereby declare that the thesis entitled “ The Concept of Love in the Selected Novels of Julian Barnes” completed and written by me has not previously formed as the basis for the award of any Degree or other similar title upon me of this or any other Vidyapeeth or examining body. SHAHANE DATTATRAY GORAKH Research Student Place: Pune Date: I CERTIFICATE This to certify that the thesis entitled “ The Concept of Love in the Selected Novels of Julian Barnes” which is being submitted herewith for the award of the Degree of Vidyavachaspati (Ph.D.) in English of Tilak Maharashtra Vidyapeeth, Pune is the result of original research work completed by Shahane Dattatraya Gorakh under my supervision and guidance. To the best of my knowledge and belief the work incorporated in this thesis has not formed the basis for the award of any Degree or similar title of this or any other University or examining body upon him. DR. PAWAR SUNIL VISHWANATH Research Guide Place: Pune Date: II ACKNOWLEDGEMENT It is a privilege to put on record my sincerest gratitude while submitting my Ph.D. thesis entitled The Concept of Love in Julian Barnes’s Selected Novels for the award of the degree to Tilak Maharashtra Vidyapeeth, Pune. Though the work is original and done by myself. I have been helped by many people, and because of their constant help in every phase I could complete this thesis and submit it to the University. At the outset, I owe my heartfelt gratitude to my guide Dr. Pawar Sunil Vishwanath, Vice-Principal and Head, Dept. of English, Shikashan Maharshi Dnyandeo Mohekar College, Kalamb, Dist. Osmanabad (Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Marathwada University), who accepted me as his research candidate and rendered every help to accomplish this task. I am extremely thankful to Dr. Shripad Bhat, Dean, Faculty of Arts and Fine Arts, Tilak Maharashtra Vidyapeeth, Pune, who has helped me tremendously in completing this thesis within a stipulated time span. I wish to express my deep sense of gratitude to Hon.Padmajadevi Pratapsinh Mohite-Patil (Managing Trustee, Sahakar Maharshi Shankarrao Mohite-Patil Pratishthan, Shankarnagar-Akluj, Chairperson of S.M.S.M.P. Mahavidyalaya, Natepute), and Hon.Dr. Dhavalsinh Pratapsinh Mohite-Patil (Director, S.M.S.M.P. Mahavidyalaya, Natepute) for making me available all kinds of facilities to complete my research work. I am very much grateful to Prin. Dr. Kolekar C.B., the Principal, Sahakar Maharshi Shankarrao Mohite-Patil Mahavidyalaya, Natepute for his encouragement and co-operation during the course of my research work. I also thank by heart to Dr. Sanadi D.M., Dr. Zirange Rajaram, Dr. Dange-Patil Tejaswini, Dr.Thorat Rajendra, Dr. Chougule Chandrakant, Dr. Nagane Dhanaji, Dr. Awtade H.K., Dr. R.M.Ingale, Dr. Kokate Netaji, Dr. Kolekar Tanaji,Dr. III Khilare Sanjay Prof. Raut Suhas and Prof. Mogal Hasan who encouraged me to pursue my research. I am also thankful to Dept. of Library, S.M.S.M.P.Mahavidyalaya, Natepute, for procuring books and journals needed for my research work. I also express my sincere thanks to the librarians of Tilak Maharashtra Vidyapeeth, Pune, Br. Balasaheb Khardekar Library, Kolhapur, I.A.S.E. Library Pune, British Library, Pune, Jaykar Library, Pune, CIEFL Library Hyderabad, SCILET, The American College Library, Madurai, Mudhoji College Library, Phaltan, S.M.College, and Akluj, for making me available the books, periodicals and articles for the research work. I express my special thanks to my friends Prof. Sawant U.A., Prof.Mulik J.D.and Dr. Khandare R.J., who have given me a strong moral support to complete my research work. I am also very much thankful to all my colleagues, friends and non-teaching staff who always helped me during this period. I am especially thankful to Shri. Amit Vora, Shri.Rahul Vora, Shri. Amit Shah, Shri. Sumit Shah and Sou.Komal Shah for their co-operation in neatly typing this thesis in time. I would like to put on record my appreciation of the patience, tolerant understanding and sustained affection of my wife Sou. Asha and my beloved son Harshawardhan, without whose co-operation this study would not have been possible. Finally, I am thankful to all those who have assisted me directly and indirectly in the completion of this research work. Shahane Dattatraya Gorakh Research Student IV ABBREVIATIONS 1) METROLAND : (M) 2) FLAUBERT’S PARROT : (FP) 3) BEFORE SHE MET ME : (BSMM) 4) STARING AT THE SUN : (SS) 5) TALKING IT OVER : (TIO) 6) THE SENSE OF AN ENDING : (TSE) V Content Chapter No. Title Page Nos. ChapterI(A) Introduction 1-41 1.1 Introduction 1.2 Julian Barnes and the Modern British Fiction 1.3 Julian Barnes: Life and Works 1.4 The Various Literary Works of Julian Barnes 1.5 Awards and Recognitions 1.6 Julian Barnes’s Literary Works: A Brief Introduction 1.7 Julian Barnes's views on Literature and Influences 1.8 Barnes's Technique 1.9 Julian Barnes and the Contemporary Novelists 1.10 Review of Literature 1.11 Significance of the Study 1.12 Aims and Objectives of the Study 1.13 Hypothesis 1.14 Justification 1.15 Scope and Limitations 1.16 Data Collection 1.17 Methodology 1.18 Chapter Scheme 1.19 Bibliography Chapter I(B) The Concept of 'Love' 42-118 1.1 Introduction 1.2 Definitions of the Concept of Love 1.3 Philosophical Perspective 1.4 Eros 1.5 Philia 1.6 Agape 1.7 Love as Union 1.8 Love as Robust Concern 1.9 Love as Valuing 1.10 Love as Emotion 1.11 Romantic Love 1.12 The Act of Falling in Love 1.13 The Concept of Limerence i Chapter No. Title Page Nos. 1.13.1 The Components of Limerence 1.13.1.1 Intrusive Thinking 1.13.1.2 Fear of Rejection 1.13.1.3 Hope 1.14 Sexual Love (Erotic Love) 1.15 Love and Marriage 1.16 Being in Love References Chapter - II The Concept of Love in Julian Barnes's 119-200 Metroland and Before She Met Me 2.1 Introduction 2.2 The Concept of Love in Metroland 2.3 The Concept of Love in Before She Met Me. References Chapter - III The Concept of Love in Julian Barnes's 201-254 Flaubert's Parrot and Staring at the Sun 3.1 Introduction 3.2 The Concept of Love in Flaubert's Parrot 3.3 The Concept of Love in Staring at the Sun References Chapter-IV The Concept of Love in Julian Barnes's 255-323 Talking it Over and The Sense of an Ending 4.1 Introduction 4.2 The Concept of Love in Talking it Over 4.3 The Concept of Love in The Sense of an Ending References Chapter - V Conclusion 324-336 5.1 Introduction 5.2 Findings 5.3 Suggestions for Further Research Bibliography 337-345 ii Chapter - I (A & B) Introduction (A) 1.1 Introduction: The present chapter deals with the life and works of Julian Barnes as the most significant British novelist of the contemporary period. This chapter will also trace the literary and philosophical influences on himself and on his novels which were very helpful in building up his personality and his theory of fiction relating to the use of concepts of 'Love, Truth, Mortality, Sex, Art, Form of Novel, Friendship, Obsession, Sexual Fidelity, Adultery, Cuckoldry, Status of Knowledge and about Human Life' through his novels. Julian Barnes very explicitly expressed his opinions about the novel and various kinds of concepts through his interviews, reviews, articles, philosophical, religious, political, social, critical essays, short stories and as well as through his books. He is one of the most versatile and prolific writers, of the talented generation of writers today. He has established himself as one of the most powerful, and leading writers of the modern era, of England. He has produced an ample various kinds of Literature and also can produce more in a coming future life. He is known as a living writer in the British Literature. He has emerged as a novelist of repute, and achieved a unique position among the galaxy of the contemporary novelists. 1.2 Julian Barnes and the Modern British Fiction: To have a comprehensive view about the status of modern British literature, one must go through the great efforts by studying hundreds of novelists and the novels. However, the purpose of this research study is to put the novelist, Julian Barnes especially in the tradition of the modern British literature has a limited view. Since 1980's, it has become important to take into consideration the theoretical preoccupation to sketch the authors like Rushdie, Ian McEwan, Carter, Kingsley Amis and many others. But this idea has not become useful to unfold the novelists of the post-war period. The great critic Domenic Head has made a comment about the development of the novel in Britain as since 1950 to 2000, the 1 novel form produced a special insight into the most important areas of social and cultural spheres. In the course of the narratives, the novel; must have connection with past and future experiences, about the imagined life. The form of novel plays an important role to represent the reality and cultural history of the time.
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