Colonial and Postcolonial Fiction in English: An Anthology Contributor(s): Ross, Robert (Editor) |
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ISBN: 081533320X ISBN-13: 9780815333203 Publisher: Routledge OUR PRICE: $50.30 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: September 1999 Annotation: 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. |
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BISAC Categories: - Fiction | Anthologies (multiple Authors) |
Dewey: FIC |
Series: Garland Reference Library of the Humanities 1770 |
Physical Information: 1.08" H x 6.06" W x 9.02" (1.43 lbs) 470 pages |
Themes: - Cultural Region - British Isles |
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Publisher Description: First published in 1999. Routledge is an imprint of Taylor & Francis, an informa company. |