Postcolonial Yearning: Reshaping Spiritual and Secular Discourses in Contemporary Literature

Sen, A.

Anglophone postcolonial studies has been characterized by its secular nature. Yet as the first generation of scholars grapples with mortality, a yearning for spiritual meaning is emerging in many texts. This study synthesizes the sacred language used in these texts with critical theory in order to create a holistic frame for interpretive analysis.

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Published by: Palgrave Pivot

Publication Date: 2013-02-20

Format: Hardcover

ISBN-13: 9781137332967

DOI: 10.1057/9781137340184

Dimensions: 216cm x140cm

Pages: 115