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Routledge - The Language of Postcolonial Literatures - Introduction

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Explore the complex relationship between English and other languages in former British colonies with this comprehensive academic resource. The Language of Postcolonial Literatures provides a detailed introduction to how language functions within a wide variety of postcolonial texts. This book examines how the English language has been shaped by and has had to contend with diverse linguistic traditions. By looking at writers such as Chinua Achebe, Ngugi wa Thiong'o, Salman Rushdie, Derek Walcott, Jean Rhys, and Nuruddin Farah, the text offers deep insights into the linguistic evolution of postcolonial writing. Readers will gain a better understanding of literatures from numerous regions, including India, Nigeria, Canada, Australia, Scotland, Wales, Ireland, and the Caribbean. This work is an essential guide for anyone studying how regional identities and colonial histories influence literary expression and language use.

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Provides a comprehensive introduction to the central features of language used across various postcolonial texts.

Analyzes the impact of colonial history on English by examining how it interacts with other languages.

Includes studies of influential writers like Chinua Achebe, Salman Rushdie, and Ngugi wa Thiong'o.

Covers a wide geographic range including India, Nigeria, Canada, Australia, and the Caribbean.

Examines specific linguistic developments within the literatures of Scotland, Wales, and Ireland.

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Brand: Routledge
Format: hardcover
ASIN: 0415240182
Category: Books > Subjects > Language Study & Reference
Domain: Amazon UK
Release Date: 31 January 2002
Listed Since: 09 February 2007

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