POSTCOLONIAL CRITICISM

Book Details

• Publisher: Rawat Publications

• Author: Nicholas Harrison

• Language: English

• Edition: 2018

• ISBN: 9788131609156

• Pages: 230

• Cover: Hardcover

• Sale Territory: India Only

About the Book
In "Postcolonial Criticism," Nicholas Harrison offers an insightful exploration of postcolonial studies, focusing on the intersection of literature, history, and ideology. This timely work challenges common assumptions in the field and delves into the role literature plays in shaping and challenging colonial discourse. Harrison critiques postcolonial criticism, emphasizing the importance of re-evaluating the critical methods used to analyze literature within this framework.

The book examines seminal works, from Joseph Conrad’s Heart of Darkness to Assia Djebar’s autobiography, offering a comprehensive view of key issues in postcolonial studies. By drawing on diverse theoretical approaches, the book provides both newcomers and scholars with a deeper understanding of postcolonial criticism’s nuances. Harrison's work encourages a critical reassessment of established views, specifically challenging the traditional readings of literature and colonialism, making it a vital contribution to the ongoing discourse in postcolonial studies.

Contents

1. Colonialism and Colonial Discourse

2. Racism, Realism and the Question of Historical Context

3. 'Race', Reading and Identification

4. Representation, Representativity and 'Minor' Literatures

5. Writing and Voice: Women, Nationalism and the Literary Self

6. Conclusion: Literature and the Work of Criticism

7. Afterword: Theory and Relativism (Fanon's Position)

About the Author
Nicholas Harrison is a Senior Lecturer in French at University College London. He has contributed significantly to the field of postcolonial studies through his academic work and analysis.