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Volume : II, Issue : IX, October - 2012 Talking It Over And Love Etc: Two Novels Written In The Space Of Time Gajanan N. Katkar Published By : Laxmi Book Publication Abstract : The novelist ,Julian Barnes depicts conventional triangular relationship with
original narrative technique and confessional style .Both prominent characters Stuart
and Oliver contrasted as two lovers and a beloved .Story becomes poly and dramatic.
The Characters raise interesting questions in three different voices. In the present novel
,novelist used conversational form and reveal inner conflicts . The characters like Oliver,
Stuart and Gillian analysed with themes of love ,marriage,and jealousy enumerated .
‘LOVE etc' The novel is sequel of ' Talking It Over' .The story of the major
characters of 'Talking It Over' continues after ten years in England.The novelist used
monologues is the technique.The past ,present and future ,exposed systematically .There
is a fusion of fiction and drama . The characters speak directly to the readers.The new life
in England unfolded and though matured ,the characters still exhibit the basic passions
.The themes of the novels are love and sex .The major themes is criticism of modern
materialistic world. Keywords : Article : Cite This Article : Gajanan N. Katkar, (2012). Talking It Over And Love Etc: Two Novels Written In The Space Of Time. Indian Streams Research Journal, Vol. II, Issue. IX, http://oldisrj.lbp.world/UploadedData/1533.pdf References : - Talking it Over. London: Jonathan Cape Ltd., 1991. Love, etc. New York: Vintage International Books, a division of Random House, INC., Dec. 2000.
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