Description

The textbook is a comprehensive introduction to the vast richness and scope of Postcolonial Literatures. It comprises a few creative and critical texts that discuss postcolonial conditions. Apart from providing an overview of the origin and development of postcolonialism as a field of literary and critical study, the book intends to trace out new identities and varied cultures from a set of literary works. It also raises, pertinent questions regarding racism, identity, existence and culture. The selections seek to open up ideas, issues, and practices in postcolonial writings and draw attention to fresh developments in this area. The book endeavours to kindle interest in one of the most exciting and challenging fields of study that has emerged in the contemporary times. Anu Lakshmi Babu is Assistant Professor in the Department of English, NSS Hindu College, Changanacherry. Her areas of interest are Women Writing, Postcolonial Literatures and Kerala Culture.