? POSTCOLONIAL LITERATURE

As per FYUGP (NEP) Syllabus
B.A. 6th Semester – English Major
(Dibrugarh University & Other Indian Universities / Autonomous Colleges)

✍ Author: Dr. S. Priya Dharisini
? Publisher: MAHAVEER PUBLICATIONS
? www.mahaveerpublications.com

? About the Book

Postcolonial Literature is a comprehensive and syllabus-oriented textbook specially designed according to the FYUGP (NEP) B.A. 6th Semester English Major syllabus of Dibrugarh University and other Indian universities and autonomous colleges.

This book offers a critical and in-depth exploration of postcolonial theory, identity politics, globalization, race, gender, and literary form, along with detailed textual analysis of major African, Latin American, and global postcolonial writers. It bridges theory and literary texts, enabling students to understand both conceptual frameworks and creative expressions emerging from formerly colonized societies.

Written in a clear, analytical, and student-friendly style, the book is ideal for academic excellence and university examination preparation.

? Key Highlights

✔ Strictly based on FYUGP (NEP) syllabus
✔ Comprehensive coverage of theory and literary texts
✔ Detailed explanation of African and Latin American novels
✔ Critical analysis of poetry and short stories
✔ Focus on identity, race, gender, and region
✔ Examination-oriented approach
✔ Suitable for university and competitive exam preparation

? Detailed Contents

? UNIT I: Literary and Social Context

• De-colonization

• Globalization and Literature

• Literature and Identity Politics

• Region, Race, and Gender

• Postcolonial Literatures and Questions of Form

? UNIT II: African Novel

• Chinua Achebe – Arrow of God

? UNIT III: Latin American Novel

• Gabriel García Márquez – Chronicle of a Death Foretold

? UNIT IV: Short Story

• Bessie Head – The Collector of Treasures

• Ama Ata Aidoo – The Girl Who Can

• Grace Ogot – The Green Leaves (Self Study)

? UNIT V: Poetry

• Pablo Neruda – The Way Spain Was

• Derek Walcott – A Far Cry from Africa, Names

• David Malouf – Revolving Days, Wild Lemons

• Mamang Dai – An Obscure Place

Includes References for further reading.

? Why Choose This Book?

This book provides students with:

• Strong theoretical foundation in Postcolonial Studies

• Critical understanding of global literary traditions

• Contextual and thematic analysis of prescribed texts

• Clear conceptual clarity for examinations

It is an essential guide for B.A. English Major students studying under the FYUGP (NEP) framework.