[42] FROM SOIL TO SKYLINE: LITERARY REPRESENTATIONS OF URBAN AND RURAL CONFLICTS: How to Cite the Article: Gururaj Hittalamani (2026). From Soil to Skyline: Literary Representations of Urban and Rural Conflicts. International Journal of Multidisciplinary Research & Reviews, 5(s2). 371-377.

Gururaj Hittalamani

Authors

Gururaj Hittalamani Fourth Semister, M.A. In English University of Mysore, Manasagangothri, India.

Abstract

In literature the settings of rural areas and urban areas often represent two very different ways of life. Writers use these places as symbols to express bigger ideas. The village, or what we may call the “soil,” usually stands for tradition, strong cultural roots, and a deep sense of belonging. Life in rural areas is often shown as simple, peaceful, and connected to nature and community values. On the other hand, the city, or “skyline,” symbolizes modern progress, individual dreams, and ambition. Cities are fast growing and full of opportunities, but they can also make people feel isolated or lost in the crowd.