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The Stepmother Tongue

By John Skinner

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The Stepmother Tongue

By John Skinner

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There are numerous twentieth century writers in English who are not technically native speakers of the language, and whose relation to it is ambivalent, problematic or even hostile: by a simple kinship analogy one may often speak of the 'stepmother tongue'. Whilst fully aware of the current debates in postcolonial theory, John Skinner is also conscious of its sometimes unhelpful complexities and contradictions. The focus of this study is thus firmly on the fictional practice of the writers discussed. He offers the reader an insight into the diversity and rewards of contemporary anglophone fiction, whilst analysing some eighty individual texts. A uniquely comprehensive guide, the book will be welcomed by students and teachers of postcolonial literature.
Product details
Binding:
Paperback
Edition:
1
Number of Pages:
368
Release Date:
1998-08-19
Publication Date:
1998-09-18
Publisher:
Bloomsbury 3PL
Languages:
Original: English
ISBN10:
0333676149
ISBN13:
9780333676141
GPSR Manufacturer Reference:
[email protected]
Weight:
463 g
Height:
140 cm
Width:
216 cm
Thickness:
20 cm
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