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The Arnold anthology of post-Colonial literatures in English /
The richness and diversity of post-colonial literatures is self-evident. They are widely read and studied, even in those countries where the dominance of the Anglo-American tradition was once unquestioned. Yet there is no single, readily available anthology, informed by contemporary thinking, that o...
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| Format: | Printed Book |
| Language: | English |
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London ; New York :
Arnold : Distributed exclusively in the USA by St. Martin's Press,
1996.
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| Online Access: | http://www.loc.gov/catdir/enhancements/fy0636/95053843-t.html |
| Summary: | The richness and diversity of post-colonial literatures is self-evident. They are widely read and studied, even in those countries where the dominance of the Anglo-American tradition was once unquestioned. Yet there is no single, readily available anthology, informed by contemporary thinking, that offers a wide-ranging introduction to the creative writing of post-colonial authors. This new anthology remedies the deficiency, offering access to the work of some 200 writers. It is the most comprehensive introductory cross-section of anglophone post-colonial writing yet available, striking a balance between acknowledged 'classic' texts and exciting new works that are taking post-colonial writing in fresh directions. The anthology makes available a very considerable body of work by major post-colonial writers and at the same time provides a valuable source book for the exploration of central post-colonial themes and theories. |
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| Item Description: | Offers a comprehensive introductory cross-section of anglophone post-colonial writing. The editors aim to strike a balance between acknowledged "classic" texts and works which represent characteristic aspects of post-colonial literature, and include a wide-ranging selection of primary texts. |
| Physical Description: | xxiv, 936 p. ; 24 cm. |
| Bibliography: | Includes bibliographical references (p. [926]-929) and indexes. |
| ISBN: | 0340646195 (hb) 0340646209 (pbk.) |