Call for Book Chapter on “From Myth to Modernity:
Contextualising Old Indian Texts into Modern Perspectives”
Authentic, scholarly and unpublished
research papers are invited from academics and writers for publication in an
edited volume with ISBN. Authors are requested to strictly follow the
submission guidelines mentioned herewith in their papers. Only electronic
submission via email will be accepted for publication. The proposed title of
the volume which is below, may subject to change:
From Myth to Modernity:
Contextualising Old Indian Texts into Modern Perspectives
Concept Note:
Indian
classical literature, mythology, and folklore hold timeless wisdom, complex
moral dilemmas, and rich cultural narratives. However, as society evolves, so
does our relationship with these ancient texts. The present book seeks to
explore how contemporary writings adapt, rephrase, and reimagine traditional
Indian narratives to address modern sociopolitical, cultural, and psychological
realities. It aims to bridge the gap between ancient heritage and contemporary
literary expression. By re-examining the
traditional texts ranging from the Vedic corpus and epics like the Ramayana
and Mahabharata to classical Sanskrit drama and regional folklore, the
book intends to investigate how ancient ethical dilemmas, governance
structures, and philosophical insights can address modern crises like climate
change, social inequality, identity politics, and technological alienation. The
book welcomes papers that deconstruct, adapt, and revitalize these enduring
texts, transforming them from static artifacts of the past into dynamic, living
dialogues capable of shaping our collective future.
Suggested Areas:
Potential
thematic tracks include, but are not limited to-
1. Mythological
Subversion in Modern Writing
2. Classic
texts and Modern Adaptations
3. Revisionist
and Revivalist Literature
4. Ancient
Marginalisation and Modern Resistance
5. Caste,
class, and social stratification rewritten
6. Dharma
and modern law
7. Ancient
Rituals and Modern Digital Faith
8. Epic
Heroines and Modern Feminism
9. Ancient
Gender Norms and Modern Gender Fluidity
10. Traditional
Folklore and Contemporary Urban Realities
11. Vedic
Agency and Modern Inequality
12. Arthashastra
Rules and Modern Corporate Governance
13. Puranic
Ecology and Modern Climate Crisis
14. Classical
Materialism and Modern Consumerism
15. Utopian Ramrajya and Modern Dystopias etc.
Submission Guidelines
Ø File must be
in Microsoft Word format following MLA 9th edition carrying a self
declaration that it is an original work and has not been published/ sent for
publication anywhere else.
Ø Font
& size: Times New Roman 12, whereas the title must be in 14 point size,
bold.
Ø Word
limit: Minimum 2000 and Maximum 4000 including Abstract
Ø A
brief bio-note of 150 words of the respective authors should be attached
towards the end of the paper.
Ø Authors
are requested to submit their manuscript to cfpforbookchapter@gmail.com before
30 November, 2026 (If you need an extension for one or two weeks after the
deadline, you may email at cfpforbookchapter@gmail.com before the deadline is
over)
For any other query, feel free to email
at cfpforbookchapter@gmail.com
Regards
Dr. Dipak Giri
Author-cum-Editor