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.

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.

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.

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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.

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.

So Long Been Dreaming: Postcolonial Science Fiction & Fantasy is an anthology of original new stories by leading African, Asian, South Asian and Aboriginal authors, as well as North American and British writers of color. Stories of imagined futures abound in Western writing. Writer and editor Nalo Hopkinson notes that the science fiction/fantasy genre “speaks so much about the experience of being alienated but contains so little writing by alienated people themselves.” It’s an oversight that Hopkinson and Mehan aim to correct with this anthology. The book depicts imagined futures from the perspectives of writers associated with what might loosely be termed the “third world.” It includes stories that are bold, imaginative, edgy; stories that are centered in the worlds of the “developing” nations; stories that dare to dream what we might develop into. The wealth of postcolonial literature has included many who have written insightfully about their pasts and presents. With So Long Been Dreaming they creatively address their futures. Contributors include: Opal Palmer Adisa, Tobias Buckell, Wayde Compton, Hiromi Goto, Andrea Hairston, Tamai Kobayashi, Karin Lowachee, devorah major, Carole McDonnell, Nnedi Okorafor-Mbachu, Eden Robinson, Nisi Shawl, Vandana Singh, Sheree Renee Thomas and Greg Van Eekhout. Nalo Hopkinson is the internationally-acclaimed author of Brown Girl in the Ring, Skin Folk, and Salt Roads. Her books have been nominated for the Hugo, Nebula, Tiptree, and Philip K. Dick Awards; Skin Folk won a World Fantasy Award and the Sunburst Award. Born in Jamaica, Nalo moved to Canada when she was sixteen. She lives in Toronto. Uppinder Mehan is a scholar of science fiction and postcolonial literature. A South Asian Canadian, he currently lives in Boston and teaches at Emerson College.

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.

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.

Contributed articles chiefly presented at the UGC-DEB Sponsored National Seminar on Postcoloniality, Subalternity and Indian Writing in English: The Open Learning Praxis, held on October 01, 2015, at Netaji Subhas Open University.