Postcolonial Literatures in Context

Description

Postcolonial Literatures in Context is a clear, accessible and concise introduction to postcolonial literatures in English (and English translation) and their wider contexts. It begins by introducing key issues involved in the study of postcolonial literature including old and new diasporas, postcolonial nationalisms, indigenous identities and politics and globalization. Close readings of commonly studied texts from and about Africa, Australia, Canada, Palestine and South Asian diasporas highlight critical questions and ways of reading postcolonial texts. A chapter on afterlives and adaptations explores a range of wider cultural texts including film, non-fiction and art. The final section introduces key critical interpretations from different perspectives including diaspora theory, feminism, indigeneity and the postcolony. 'Review, Reading and Research' sections give suggestions for further reading, discussion and research. Introducing texts, contexts and criticism, this is a lively and up-to-date resource for anyone studying postcolonial literatures.

Julie Mullaney is Senior Lecturer in English at Manchester Metropolitan University, UK.

"Postcolonial Literatures in Context is well researched, intelligent, and lucid in its exploration of the field. It ranges in informed ways across a wide selection of postcolonial texts, both literary and discursive, and its close reading of key examples of fiction published this decade is impressive. A useful and stimulating book." - Shirley Chew, Emeritus Professor of Commonwealth and Postcolonial Literature, University of Leeds, UK ... well-presented and clear. -- Routledge ABES