Writings Beyond Empire: Post-Colonial Concerns in Contemporary Indian Writing in English

Writings Beyond Empire: Post-Colonial Concerns in Contemporary Indian Writing in English
Author: Dr. Priyanka Singla
Publisher: kitab writing publication
Total Pages: 225
Release: 2024-02-10
Genre: Antiques & Collectibles
ISBN: 9360924148

In recent years, Indian writing in English has emerged as a powerful and dynamic force within the global literary landscape. This collection of essays explores the post-colonial concerns and themes that have shaped modern Indian literature, reflecting the complex interplay of cultural, social, and political forces in India's contemporary context. The diverse range of perspectives presented in this book sheds light on the rich tapestry of voices and experiences that define the Indian literary landscape today. The essays in this volume delve into a variety of themes, including identity, gender, social justice, diaspora, and the legacy of colonialism. They interrogate how Indian writers navigate their relationship with the colonial past, while also engaging with the challenges and opportunities presented by India's rapidly changing social and economic landscape. By exploring the intersections of language, identity, and power, these essays offer insightful analyses of how post-colonial concerns are woven into the fabric of contemporary Indian writing in English. Their interdisciplinary and nuanced analyses provide a comprehensive overview of the complex realities and enduring legacies that continue to shape Indian writing in English. Together, they challenge and expand our understanding of the post-colonial concerns that animate contemporary Indian literature, offering new insights and perspectives that will resonate with scholars, students, and enthusiasts of Indian literature alike. It is hoped that the essays in this volume will inspire further exploration and dialogue, and serve as a source of inspiration for those who seek to understand the intricate complexities of contemporary Indian literature from a post-colonial perspective.

English Literature in Context

English Literature in Context
Author: Paul Poplawski
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Total Pages: 757
Release: 2017-05-18
Genre: Literary Criticism
ISBN: 1108210872

This is the second edition of English Literature in Context, a popular textbook which provides an essential resource and reference tool for all English literature students. Designed to accompany students throughout their degree course, it offers a detailed narrative survey of the diverse historical and cultural contexts that have shaped the development of English literature, from the Anglo-Saxon period to the present day. Carefully structured for undergraduate use, the eight chronological chapters are written by a team of expert contributors who are also highly experienced teachers. Each chapter includes a detailed chronology, contextual readings of selected literary texts, annotated suggestions for further reading, a rich range of illustrations and textboxes, and thorough historical and literary overviews. This second edition has been comprehensively revised, with a new chapter on postcolonial literature, a substantially expanded chapter on contemporary literature, and the addition of over two hundred new critical references. Online resources include textboxes, chapter samples, study questions, and chronologies.

Postcolonialism

Postcolonialism
Author: Fouad Sabry
Publisher: One Billion Knowledgeable
Total Pages: 402
Release: 2024-09-02
Genre: Political Science
ISBN:

Unlock the Power of "Postcolonialism" in Political Science "Postcolonialism" is a crucial addition to the "Political Science" series, critically examining the lasting impacts of colonialism-This book is not just about history; it's about understanding how past events shape current global politics, culture, and identity-Whether you're a professional, student, or simply curious, this book offers valuable insights, ensuring a deeper understanding of how colonial legacies continue to affect the world. Chapters Overview: 1-Postcolonialism-Introduction to postcolonialism, highlighting its influence on modern geopolitics. 2-Cultural Imperialism-Explore ongoing cultural dominance in global interactions and societal expressions. 3-Imperialism-Analyze the historical roots and enduring impacts of imperialism on international relations. 4-Postcolonial Literature-Literature as a critique and resistance to colonial legacies. 5-The Wretched of the Earth-Frantz Fanon's examination of colonialism’s psychological effects. 6-Colonial Mentality-Insights into the lingering mindset from colonial rule in postcolonial societies. 7-Postcolonial Feminism-Intersection of gender and postcolonial theory, focusing on women's experiences. 8-Homi K-Bhabha-Contributions of Bhabha, focusing on hybridity and ambivalence in postcolonial studies. 9-Critical Theory Works-Essential readings in postcolonial and critical theory. 10-Subaltern Studies-Perspectives of marginalized groups historically silenced in mainstream narratives. 11-Robert J-C-Young-Study of Young's critiques of cultural and political hegemony in postcolonial thought. 12-Subaltern (Postcolonialism)-Exploration of the subaltern’s resistance to dominant power structures. 13-Orientalism-Edward Said’s critique of Western representations of the East. 14-Hybridity-The blending of cultures from colonial encounters and its impact on power dynamics. 15-Inversion in Postcolonial Theory-How postcolonial theory challenges traditional narratives and norms. 16-Postcolonial International Relations-Reexamining international relations through a postcolonial lens. 17-The Empire Writes Back-Postcolonial literature as a form of narrative resistance. 18-Decoloniality-Efforts to disentangle modern knowledge from colonial legacies. 19-Decolonising the Mind-Ngũgĩ wa Thiong'o’s ideas on cultural decolonization and reclaiming identities. 20-Chandra Talpade Mohanty-Critical feminist perspectives in postcolonial discourse. 21-Decolonization of Knowledge-Movement to challenge the dominance of Western perspectives in academia. This book provides the tools to critically analyze and understand the world in a way that could fundamentally change your perspective.

Reader's Guide to Literature in English

Reader's Guide to Literature in English
Author: Mark Hawkins-Dady
Publisher: Taylor & Francis
Total Pages: 1024
Release: 1996
Genre: American literature
ISBN: 9781884964206

First Published in 1996. Routledge is an imprint of Taylor & Francis, an informa company.

The Postcolonial Aura

The Postcolonial Aura
Author: Arif Dirlik
Publisher: Routledge
Total Pages: 287
Release: 2018-02-20
Genre: Social Science
ISBN: 0429975589

The essays in this volume range from questions of cultural self-representation in China to more general problems of reconceptualizing global relationships in response to contemporary changes. Although the new era of global capitalism calls for the remapping of global relations, such remapping must be informed both by a grasp of contemporary structures of economic, political, and cultural power and by memories of earlier radical visions of society. Without these two conditions, Arif Dirlik argues, the current preoccupation with Eurocentrism, ethnic diversity, and multiculturalism distract from issues of power that dominate global relations and that find expression in murderous ethnic conflicts. Dirlik offers multi-historicalism, which presupposes a historically grounded conception of cultural difference, seeks in different histories alternative visions of human society, and stresses divergent historical trajectories against a future colonized presently by an ideology of capital. Arguing that the operations of capital have brought the question of the local to the fore, he points to indigenism as a source of paradigms of social relations, and relationships to nature, to challenge the voracious developmentalism that undermines local welfare globally.

Postcolonial Identities and West African Literature

Postcolonial Identities and West African Literature
Author: Anwesha Das
Publisher: Cambridge Scholars Publishing
Total Pages: 108
Release: 2022-11-29
Genre: Literary Criticism
ISBN: 1527591492

Anchored in postcolonial theory, this book highlights the concept of “postcolonial soliloquies” as an original idea in analyzing West African literature. It uses the political theory of “dialogue” to broaden the reader’s understanding of history, culture, identity and indigenous memories. The book shows how the novels of T. Obinkaram Echewa plunge into the known territory of colonial history with new boundaries.

Identity in Crossroad Civilisations

Identity in Crossroad Civilisations
Author: Erich Kolig
Publisher: Amsterdam University Press
Total Pages: 263
Release: 2009
Genre: Political Science
ISBN: 9089641270

Deze bundel gaat over de vorming van identiteit door het samenspel van etniciteit, nationalisme en de effecten van globalisering. De essays in Crossroad Civilisations: Ethnicity, Nationalism and Globalism in Asia maken de gelaagdheid en de complexiteit hiervan duidelijk.

Kipling and Beyond

Kipling and Beyond
Author: C. Rooney
Publisher: Springer
Total Pages: 224
Release: 2010-10-13
Genre: Literary Criticism
ISBN: 0230290477

Featuring an internationally distinguished list of contributors, Kipling and Beyond reassesses Kipling's texts and their reception in order to explore new approaches in postcolonial studies. The collection asks why Kipling continues to be a significant cultural icon and what this legacy means in the context of today's Anglo-American globalization.

South-Asian Fiction in English

South-Asian Fiction in English
Author: Alex Tickell
Publisher: Springer
Total Pages: 282
Release: 2016-04-30
Genre: Literary Criticism
ISBN: 1137403543

This collection offers an essential, structured survey of contemporary fictions of South Asia in English, and includes specially commissioned chapters on each of the national traditions of the region. It covers less well known writings from Pakistan, Sri Lanka and Bangladesh as well as the more firmly established canon of contemporary Indian literature, and features chapters on important new and emergent forms such as the graphic novel, genre fiction and the short story. It also contextualizes some key ‘transformative’ aspects of recent fiction such as border and diaspora identities; new middle-class narratives and popular genres; and literary response to terror and conflict. Edited and designed with researchers and students in mind, the book updates existing criticism and represents a readable guide to a dynamic, rapidly changing area of global literature.