Encyclopedia of Post-Colonial Literatures in English
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... Documents The History And Development Of [post-colonial Literatures In English, Together With English And American Literature] And Includes Original Research Relating To The Literatures Of Some 50 Countries And Territories. In More Than 1,600 Entries Written By More Than 600 Internationally Recognized Scholars, It Explores The Effect Of The Colonial And Post-colonial Experience On Literatures In English Worldwide. Cover; Half Title; Title; Copyright; Contents; List Of Contents; Introduction To The First Edition; Introduction To The Second Edition; Acknowledgements; Consultant Editors; Contributors; Volume 1; A; B; C; D; E; F; Volume 2; G; H; I; J; K; L; M; N; O; Volume 3; P; R; S; T; U; V; W; X; Y; Z; Index Edited By Eugene Benson And L.w. Conolly. First Edition: 1994. Print Version Cataloged As A Monographic Set By Library Of Congress. Includes Bibliographical References And Index. English
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THE THESIS
This reference work investigates the historical development and thematic evolution of literatures written in English across post-colonial nations. Editors Eugene Benson and L. W. Conolly, both established scholars in the field, curate a comprehensive framework that synthesizes original research from over 600 contributors. The text argues that the colonial and post-colonial experience serves as a primary catalyst for the unique linguistic and cultural shifts observed in global English-language writing.
THE SCOPE MAP
What You Will Find
- Over 1,600 individual entries covering authors, movements, and national literary traditions.
- Detailed analysis of literary output from approximately 50 countries and territories.
- Scholarly documentation of the intersection between political history and creative expression.
- Extensive bibliographical references and a comprehensive index for cross-referencing.
THE AUTHORITY PERSPECTIVE
Experts recognize this encyclopedia as a foundational resource for students and researchers in post-colonial studies. Readers frequently note the academic density of the prose and the breadth of its international coverage.
Page Count:
1676
Publication Date:
2004-01-01
Publisher:
Taylor & Francis Group
ISBN-10:
0203484320
ISBN-13:
9780203484326
Literary Criticism
English literature
Academic
World Literature
In literature
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