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Colonial and Postcolonial Fiction in English

By Robert Ross

Colonial and Postcolonial Fiction in English Contemporary literature

Colonial and Postcolonial Fiction in English

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Fiction from the old British Commonwealth once took second place to the literature of England and the United States, but his is no longer the case. Writers from around the globe-Africa, Canada, Australia, Pakistan, New Zealand, and the Caribbean-have recorded their encounters with colonialism from its beginnings to its collapse and aftermath to produce an impressive body of work that internationalizes literature in English. "Colonial and Postcolonial Fiction in English draws from this great common wealth of writing of offer 35 selections by major writers from both indigenous and settler cultures, from the nineteenth century through the contemporary era. The anthology is organized into sets of short stories and stand-alone selections from significant novels; colonial, postcolonial, immigrant, and personal encounters are represented. Each section includes a general introduction to help readers place the works in historical and cultural perspective. Biographical and critical material is provided for each writer, along with commentary on each selection. This anthology is an appropriate textbook for courses in Colonial and Postcolonial Studies and in Literature and Cultural Studies. It will also interest general readers.
Product details
Edition:
1
Number of Pages:
468
Release Date:
1999-07-01
Publication Date:
1999-09-01
Publisher:
Routledge
Languages:
Original: English
ISBN10:
0815314310
ISBN13:
9780815314318
GPSR Manufacturer Reference:
[email protected]
Weight:
905 g
Height:
157 cm
Width:
235 cm
Thickness:
32 cm
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