Depiction of Human Nature with particular reference to wit and humour in Khushwant Sing’s The Company of women

Abstract

As a writer, newspaper columnist, and well-known personality in post-colonial English literature in India, Khushwant Singh was held in high regard. He was Yojana's patron-editor. He was an exceptionally gifted and multifaceted writer. His illustrious existence as a critic, journalist, editor, essayist, novelist, translator, diplomat, historian, and politician (as a member of parliament) all rolled into one is well chronicled. His ideals are deeply ingrained in Indian soil and are based on civilization, Indian reliance, and other components of humanity. Writing honestly and boldly comes with a cost, so be ready to accept that. Furthermore, writing is useless if one is dishonest. My writing has earned me the reputation of being a nasty old man, but I've never cared for that. I've always expressed in my writing what I feel and think to be true.(Humara and Singh, 56) As a fiction writer, Khushwant Singh is the author of four notable novels: Train to Pakistan (1956), I Shall Not Hear the Nightingale (1959), Delhi (1990), and The Company of Women (1999). Examining these four books makes it clear that he is fundamentally a realist and humanist. This research paper delves into the intricacies of wit and humor in Khushwant Singh’s novel The Company of Women. Singh, a renowned Indian author, is celebrated for his distinctive narrative style characterized by sharp wit and candid humor. "The Company of Women" is no exception, showcasing Singh's adeptness at blending humor with serious themes.