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Volume 8

Issue 3 | March ,2026

Title: Espionage, National Identity, and Psychological Conflict in Bilal Siddiqi’s The Bard of Blood: A Comprehensive Research Study

Author's Name:
Ms. D. Swetha
Dr. A. Manjula

Author's Details:
Ms. D. Swetha,
I M.A. English,
Department of English,
Muthayammal College of Arts and Science,
Rasipuram.

Dr. A. Manjula, M.A., M.Phil., Ph.D.,
Assistant Professor,
Department of English,
Muthayammal College of Arts and Science,
Rasipuram.

DOI: 10.47311/IJOES.2026.8.03.373 | PDF: Download

Paper Received on: 17-02-2026 | Accepted on: 18-03-2026 | Published on: 19-03-2026

How to Cite

APA:
Swetha, D., & Manjula, A. (2026). Espionage, national identity, and psychological conflict in Bilal Siddiqi’s The Bard of Blood: A comprehensive research study. International Journal of English Studies, 8(3). https://doi.org/10.47311/IJOES.2026.8.03.373

MLA:
Swetha, D., and A. Manjula. “Espionage, National Identity, and Psychological Conflict in Bilal Siddiqi’s The Bard of Blood: A Comprehensive Research Study.” International Journal of English Studies, vol. 8, no. 3, 2026.

Pages: 368–373

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	Paper Title: Ambition, Failure, and Redemption: A Psycho-Social Study of Youth Aspirations in Three Mistakes of My Life by Chetan Bhagat Author: Mrs. R. Sathya M.A., B.Ed., M.Phil., Assistant Professor, Department of English, Muthayammal College of Arts and Science, Rasipuram, India Article Received: 18 February 2026 \| Accepted: 20 March 2026 \| Published Online: 21 March 2026 Paper ID: IJOES-8.03.297 \| DOI:10.47311/IJOES.2026.8.03.297	Download (Pages 293–297)
	Paper Title: FROM COLONIAL RESISTANCE TO DIASPORIC SELFHOOD: WOMEN’S AGENCY AND FEMINIST IDENTITY IN BHARATI MUKHERJEE’S THE TREE BRIDE Authors: 1. K. Ranjitham 2. Dr. L. Mohanasundari Research Scholar (Ph.D. - Part Time), VET Institute of Arts and Science (Co-Education) College, Erode. Associate Professor, Head, Department of English, Hindusthan College of Engineering, Ingur. Article Received: 17 February 2026 \| Accepted: 18 March 2026 \| Published Online: 19 March 2026 Paper ID: IJOES-8.03.301 \| DOI:10.47311/IJOES.2026.8.03.301	Download (Pages 297–301)
	Paper Title: Transgenerational Empathy and Ethical Representation in Contemporary Holocaust Fiction: A Study of Everything Is Illuminated Author: Dr. Alice Chariyan Associate Professor, Department of English, Government First Grade College, K R Pura, Bengaluru - 560 036 Article Received: 17 February 2026 \| Accepted: 18 March 2026 \| Published Online: 19 March 2026 Paper ID: IJOES-8.03.308 \| DOI:10.47311/IJOES.2026.8.03.308	Download (Pages 302–308)
	Paper Title: Analysing the Traumatic Effect of Sexual Violence in the Writings of Kamala Das Author: Joel Lalhmingthanga Marah Research Scholar, William Carey University, Shillong, Meghalaya. Article Received: 17 February 2026 \| Accepted: 18 March 2026 \| Published Online: 19 March 2026 Paper ID: IJOES-8.03.315 \| DOI:10.47311/IJOES.2026.8.03.315	Download (Pages 309–315)
	Paper Title: MIGRATION, IDENTITY, AND CULTURAL NEGOTIATION: A COMPARATIVE STUDY OF THEMES IN DESIRABLE DAUGHTERS AND OTHER DIASPORIC NARRATIVES Authors: 1. K. Ranjitham 2. Dr. L. Mohanasundari Research Scholar (Ph.D. - Part Time), VET Institute of Arts and Science (Co-Education) College, Erode. Associate Professor, Head, Department of English, Hindusthan College of Engineering, Ingur. Article Received: 17 February 2026 \| Accepted: 18 March 2026 \| Published Online: 19 March 2026 Paper ID: IJOES-8.03.319 \| DOI:10.47311/IJOES.2026.8.03.319	Download (Pages 316–319)
	Paper Title: “Being a Tree in Love,” “प्रेम में पेड़ होना” Jacinta Kerketta – A Review Author: Dr. Shubhra Pant Kothari Assistant Professor, Department of Political Science, Zakir Husain Delhi College (Evening), Delhi University Article Received: 17 February 2026 \| Accepted: 18 March 2026 \| Published Online: 19 March 2026 Paper ID: IJOES-8.03.324 \| DOI:10.47311/IJOES.2026.8.03.324	Download (Pages 320–324)
	Paper Title: EXPLORING THE IMPACT OF MIGRATION IN M. G. VASSANJI’S NO NEW LAND: A STUDY IN DIASPORA Author: Dr. Krupa Sophia Jeyachandran Principal, Salem Christian College of Arts and Science, Salem, Tamil Nadu Article Received: 17 February 2026 \| Accepted: 18 March 2026 \| Published Online: 19 March 2026 Paper ID: IJOES-8.03.331 \| DOI:10.47311/IJOES.2026.8.03.331	Download (Pages 325–331)
	Paper Title: Echoes from the Ancestral Margins: Reclaiming Indigenous Epistemologies in the Plural Tapestry of Indian Literary Traditions Author: Dr. Rituparna Moharana Faculty in English, Ravenshaw University, Cuttack, Odisha Article Received: 17 February 2026 \| Accepted: 18 March 2026 \| Published Online: 19 March 2026 Paper ID: IJOES-8.03.337 \| DOI:10.47311/IJOES.2026.8.03.337	Download (Pages 332–337)
	Paper Title: Deviance in George Saunders’ Tenth of December Authors: Dr. S.J Kala, X. Swetha Margrate Associate Professor & M.A English, PG and Research Department of English, Fatima College (Autonomous), Affiliated to Madurai Kamaraj University, Madurai, India Article Received: 17 February 2026 \| Accepted: 18 March 2026 \| Published Online: 19 March 2026 Paper ID: IJOES-8.03.345 \| DOI:10.47311/IJOES.2026.8.03.345	Download (Pages 338–345)
	Paper Title: Deviance in George Saunders’ Tenth of December Authors: Dr. S.J Kala, X. Swetha Margrate Associate Professor & M.A English, PG and Research Department of English, Fatima College (Autonomous), Affiliated to Madurai Kamaraj University, Madurai, India Article Received: 17 February 2026 \| Accepted: 18 March 2026 \| Published Online: 19 March 2026 Paper ID: IJOES-8.03.345 \| DOI:10.47311/IJOES.2026.8.03.345	Download (Pages 338–345)
	Paper Title: RE-VISIONING THE VANQUISHED: NARRATIVE AUTHORITY AND CULTURAL REINTERPRETATION IN ASURA: TALE OF THE VANQUISHED BY ANAND NEELAKANTAN Authors: Ms. K. S. Pooja, Dr. A. Manjula I - M.A. English & Assistant Professor, Department of English, Muthayammal College of Arts and Science, Rasipuram Article Received: 17 February 2026 \| Accepted: 18 March 2026 \| Published Online: 19 March 2026 Paper ID: IJOES-8.03.350 \| DOI:10.47311/IJOES.2026.8.03.350	Download (Pages 346–350)
	Paper Title: TRAUMA, MEMORY, AND THE BURDEN OF TRUTH: A CRITICAL STUDY OF THAT NIGHT BY NIDHI UPADHYAY Authors: Ms. S. Subha, Dr. A. Manjula I - M.A. English & Assistant Professor, Department of English, Muthayammal College of Arts and Science, Rasipuram Article Received: 17 February 2026 \| Accepted: 18 March 2026 \| Published Online: 19 March 2026 Paper ID: IJOES-8.03.355 \| DOI:10.47311/IJOES.2026.8.03.355	Download (Pages 351–355)
	Paper Title: RECLAIMING THE EPIC VOICE: FEMININE AGENCY, MEMORY, AND MYTH IN THE FOREST OF ENCHANTMENTS BY CHITRA BANERJEE DIVAKARUNI Authors: Ms. S. Gopika, Dr. A. Manjula I - M.A. English & Assistant Professor, Department of English, Muthayammal College of Arts and Science, Rasipuram Article Received: 17 February 2026 \| Accepted: 18 March 2026 \| Published Online: 19 March 2026 Paper ID: IJOES-8.03.361 \| DOI:10.47311/IJOES.2026.8.03.361	Download (Pages 356–361)
	Paper Title: INFINITE WITHIN THE FINITE: THE PHILOSOPHY OF LIMITED TIME IN THE FAULT IN OUR STARS BY JOHN GREEN Authors: Mrs. P. Dhanalakshmi, Dr. A. Manjula I - M.A. English & Assistant Professor, Department of English, Muthayammal College of Arts and Science, Rasipuram Article Received: 17 February 2026 \| Accepted: 18 March 2026 \| Published Online: 19 March 2026 Paper ID: IJOES-8.03.367 \| DOI:10.47311/IJOES.2026.8.03.367	Download (Pages 362–367)
	Paper Title: Censoring the Nation: Regional Variations and Historical Shifts in Indian Book Regulation since 1857 Authors: Gayatri Dr. Naina Phogat 1. Research Scholar, Om Sterling Global University, Hisar, 390, Defence Colony, Hisar – 125001 2. Assistant Professor, Om Sterling Global University, Hisar Article Received: 17 February 2026 \| Accepted: 18 March 2026 \| Published Online: 19 March 2026 Paper ID: IJOES-8.03.390 \| DOI:10.47311/IJOES.2026.8.03.390	Download (Pages 384–390)
	Paper Title: Studying the Post-Derangement Indian Cli-fi: An Argument for Sustainable Pedagogy in English Literature Authors: 1. Arundhati R 2. Dr. Shreeja T Sharma PhD Scholar, IEHE, BU Bhopal Assistant Professor, Paper Presented at Interdisciplinary Perspectives on Sustainable Development Article Received: 17 February 2026 \| Accepted: 18 March 2026 \| Published Online: 19 March 2026 Paper ID: IJOES-8.03.419 \| DOI:10.47311/IJOES.2026.8.03.419	Download (Pages 408–419)
	Paper Title: Nature as a Living Consciousness: A Study of Ecospirituality in Romantic Poetry Author: Ujjal Mandal Research Scholar, University of Gour Banga Article Received: 23 February 2026 \| Accepted: 24 March 2026 \| Published Online: 25 March 2026 Paper ID: IJOES-8.03.446 \| DOI:10.47311/IJOES.2026.8.03.446	Download (Pages 438–446)
	Paper Title: Exploring the Truth of Transgressive Bodies and Desires in Select Works of Devdutt Pattanaik and Mahesh Dattani Author: Soumita Mandal M.A. in English Literature, UGC NET, Bankura University, Raipur, Bankura, West Bengal Article Received: 23 February 2026 \| Accepted: 24 March 2026 \| Published Online: 25 March 2026 Paper ID: IJOES-8.03.451 \| DOI:10.47311/IJOES.2026.8.03.451	Download (Pages 447–451)
	Paper Title: The Voice of Mahesh Dattani: Where Conflict Overcomes Transition Author: Dr. Nikunja Kishore Sa Assistant Professor (English), Radhanath IASE, Cuttack Article Received: 23 February 2026 \| Accepted: 24 March 2026 \| Published Online: 25 March 2026 Paper ID: IJOES-8.03.466 \| DOI:10.47311/IJOES.2026.8.03.466	Download (Pages 463–466)
	Paper Title: An Overview of the Academic and Professional English Language and Communication Skills Author: Archana Kumari Assistant Professor of English, RVS College of Engineering and Technology, Jamshedpur Article Received: 23 February 2026 \| Accepted: 24 March 2026 \| Published Online: 25 March 2026 Paper ID: IJOES-8.03.471 \| DOI:10.47311/IJOES.2026.8.03.471	Download (Pages 467–471)
	Paper Title: Trauma and Memory: Revealing the Suppressed Suffering of Sarita (Saru) in The Dark Holds No Terrors by Shashi Deshpande Author: Dr. Sulabh Chaturvedi Assistant Professor, Department of English, D.S. College, Aligarh Article Received: 23 February 2026 \| Accepted: 24 March 2026 \| Published Online: 25 March 2026 Paper ID: IJOES-8.03.481 \| DOI:10.47311/IJOES.2026.8.03.481	Download (Pages 472–481)
	Paper Title: Polyphony and the Distribution of Narrative Voice in Bernardine Evaristo’s Girl, Woman, Other Author: B. P. Logeshwari Dr. B. R. Veeramani Ph.D. Research Scholar, Department of Languages, Periyar Maniammai Institute of Science and Technology (Deemed to be University), Vallam, Thanjavur – 613403, Tamil Nadu, India. Professor & Research Advisor, Department of Languages, Periyar Maniammai Institute of Science and Technology (Deemed to be University), Vallam, Thanjavur – 613403, Tamil Nadu, India. Article Received: 24 February 2026 \| Accepted: 25 March 2026 \| Published Online: 26 March 2026 Paper ID: IJOES-8.03.492 \| DOI:10.47311/IJOES.2026.8.03.492	Download (Pages 482–492)
	Paper Title: Ambition, Failure, and Redemption: A Psycho-Social Study of Youth Aspirations in Chetan Bhagat’s Three Mistakes of My Life Author: Mrs. R. Sathya M.A., B.Ed., M.Phil., Assistant Professor, English, Muthayammal College of Arts and Science, Rasipuram. Article Received: 24 February 2026 \| Accepted: 25 March 2026 \| Published Online: 26 March 2026 Paper ID: IJOES-8.03.502 \| DOI:10.47311/IJOES.2026.8.03.502	Download (Pages 498–502)
	Paper Title: Redefining Gender Roles: Configuring the “New Man” and the “New Woman” in the Tamil Film Hey! Sinamika Author: Ayesha Khatun Independent Researcher, M.A. in English, Burdwan University, B.Ed., Uttaran College of Education, Affiliated to Baba Saheb Ambedkar Education University, Kolkata. Article Received: 24 February 2026 \| Accepted: 25 March 2026 \| Published Online: 26 March 2026 Paper ID: IJOES-8.03.514 \| DOI:10.47311/IJOES.2026.8.03.514	Download (Pages 503–514)
	Paper Title: A Brief Critical Study on Structuralist Criticism Author: Dr. Bharat Arvind Tupere Assistant Professor, Department of English, Snat Rawool Maharaj Mahavidyalay, Kudal, Dist. Sindhudurg. Article Received: 24 February 2026 \| Accepted: 25 March 2026 \| Published Online: 26 March 2026 Paper ID: IJOES-8.03.520 \| DOI:10.47311/IJOES.2026.8.03.520	Download (Pages 515–520)
	Paper Title: Impact of GST on Textile and Handlooms in MSME Sector in India Author: Dr. Eedunuri Mohan Department of Economics, Osmania University. Article Received: 24 February 2026 \| Accepted: 25 March 2026 \| Published Online: 26 March 2026 Paper ID: IJOES-8.03.526 \| DOI:10.47311/IJOES.2026.8.03.526	Download (Pages 521–526)
	Paper Title: Black Overcome White’s Vital Policies with the Avail of Next Door Empire in And a Three Fold Cord Author: Mr. N. Nagaraj Dr. A. A. Jayashree Prabhakar Research Scholar, Department of English, Vels Institute of Science, Technology and Advanced Studies (VISTAS), Pallavaram, Chennai. Professor & Research Supervisor, Department of English, Vels Institute of Science, Technology and Advanced Studies (VISTAS), Pallavaram, Chennai. Article Received: 24 February 2026 \| Accepted: 26 March 2026 \| Published Online: 27 March 2026 Paper ID: IJOES-8.03.543 \| DOI:10.47311/IJOES.2026.8.03.543	Download (Pages 540–543)
	Paper Title: “Understanding Depression, Loneliness, and Inner Resistance in Women-Centred Narratives based on Fictions Written by Indian Women Novelists between 1980 and 1990” Author: Subhankar Rout Article Received: 24 February 2026 \| Accepted: 25 March 2026 \| Published Online: 26 March 2026 Paper ID: IJOES-8.03.539 \| DOI:10.47311/IJOES.2026.8.03.539	Download (Pages 527–539)
	Paper Title: Black Overcome White’s Vital Policies with the Avail of Next Door Empire in And a Three Fold Cord Author: Mr. N. Nagaraj Dr. A. A. Jayashree Prabhakar Research Scholar, Department of English, Vels Institute of Science, Technology and Advanced Studies (VISTAS), Pallavaram, Chennai. Professor & Research Supervisor, Department of English, Vels Institute of Science, Technology and Advanced Studies (VISTAS), Pallavaram, Chennai. Article Received: 24 February 2026 \| Accepted: 26 March 2026 \| Published Online: 27 March 2026 Paper ID: IJOES-8.03.543 \| DOI:10.47311/IJOES.2026.8.03.543	Download (Pages 540–543)
	Paper Title: Assassinating Intellect: Caste Violence and Dalit Intellectual Resistance in Raju Das’s 12th June Author: Injam Ahmed Molla Independent Research Scholar (UGC-NET Qualified), M.A. in English Literature, University of Calcutta (Main Campus) Email: injamacademic@gmail.com ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0003-7779-1437 Article Received: 24 February 2026 \| Accepted: 26 March 2026 \| Published Online: 27 March 2026 Paper ID: IJOES-8.03.550 \| DOI:10.47311/IJOES.2026.8.03.550	Download (Pages 544–550)
	Paper Title: ROOTS, ROUTES AND RUPTURE: POSTCOLONIAL IDENTITY, DIASPORA AND INTERGENERATIONAL TRAUMA IN Yaa Gyasi’s Homegoing Author: Dr. Divya S Nair Assistant Professor, English Department, NSS Hindu College, Changanacherry Affiliated to M G University, Kottayam Article Received: 25 February 2026 \| Accepted: 26 March 2026 \| Published Online: 27 March 2026 Paper ID: IJOES-8.03.564 \| DOI:10.47311/IJOES.2026.8.03.564	Download (Pages 557–564)

Paper Title:
ROOTS, ROUTES AND RUPTURE: POSTCOLONIAL IDENTITY, DIASPORA AND INTERGENERATIONAL TRAUMA IN Yaa Gyasi’s Homegoing

Author:
Dr. Divya S Nair

Assistant Professor, English Department,
NSS Hindu College, Changanacherry
Affiliated to M G University, Kottayam