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Postcolonial Reflections in South Asian Literature
Author(s) | Daryaba Krishna Imade, Ashok B. Kadam |
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Country | India |
Abstract | Postcolonial literature in South Asia stands as a vibrant testament to the enduring impact of colonial rule on the cultural, social, and literary landscape of the region. Emerging from the aftermath of colonialism, South Asian literature reflects the complexities of a postcolonial world, where nations once subjugated by imperial powers grapple with issues of identity, nationhood, language, and cultural hybridity. This body of literature serves as a powerful mirror, capturing the myriad ways in which the legacy of colonialism continues to shape the lives and narratives of the people of South Asia. Three novels selected to study Postcolonial Reflections in South Asian Literature are Midnight's Children by Salman Rushdie, Things Fall Apart by Chinua Achebe, and The Reluctant Fundamentalist by Mohsin Hamid. These literary works explore the complex aftermath of colonialism and its impact on identity, culture, and society in the South Asian region. Through the works of renowned authors and emerging voices, it explores the multifaceted experiences of those who lived through and after colonial rule, shedding light on the resilience, creativity, and resilience of a postcolonial society seeking to define itself amidst the ruins of empire. In this exploration of postcolonial effects in South Asian literature, the rich tapestry of narratives that illuminate the ongoing struggle for self-definition, cultural reclamation, and social justice in the wake of colonialism's enduring footprint will be studied. |
Keywords | subaltern, colonialism, hybridity, societal, othering, etc. |
Field | Arts |
Published In | Volume 5, Issue 5, September-October 2023 |
Published On | 2023-10-13 |
Cite This | Postcolonial Reflections in South Asian Literature - Daryaba Krishna Imade, Ashok B. Kadam - IJFMR Volume 5, Issue 5, September-October 2023. DOI 10.36948/ijfmr.2023.v05i05.7501 |
DOI | https://doi.org/10.36948/ijfmr.2023.v05i05.7501 |
Short DOI | https://doi.org/gsv6bp |
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