After Said: Postcolonial Literary Studies in the Twenty-First Century

Edward Said was a renowned literary critic of the twentieth century, known for his advocacy for the Palestinian cause and cultural criticism. This volume explores Said's work, examining its productive and generative capacities, as well as its limitations. It critically elaborates his core concepts and arguments, covering topics such as humanism, Orientalism, culture and imperialism, exile and the contrapuntal, realism and postcolonial modernism, world literature, Islamophobia, and capitalism and the political economy of empire. It is an excellent resource for students, graduates, and instructors studying postcolonial literary theory and Said's works.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 232 pages
Publication date: 13 December 2018
Publisher: Cambridge University Press

Edward Said, a renowned literary critic of the 20th century, left an indelible mark on the world of academia and beyond. His profound insights and unwavering advocacy for the Palestinian cause transformed the landscape of the public intellectual. This comprehensive volume delves into the complexities and potentialities of Said's work, examining both its productive and constraining aspects. It explores the profound impact of Said on postcolonial studies, highlighting his intellectual and political contributions. The book critically examines his core concepts and arguments, addressing a range of topics such as humanism, Orientalism, culture and imperialism, exile and the contrapuntal, realism and postcolonial modernism, world literature, Islamophobia, and capitalism and the political economy of empire. It serves as an invaluable resource for students, graduates, and instructors engaged in the study of postcolonial literary theory and the works of Said.

Edward Said, a renowned literary critic of the 20th century, left an indelible mark on the world of academia and beyond. His profound insights and unwavering advocacy for the Palestinian cause transformed the landscape of the public intellectual. This comprehensive volume delves into the complexities and potentialities of Said's work, examining both its productive and constraining aspects. It explores the profound impact of Said on postcolonial studies, highlighting his intellectual and political contributions. The book critically examines his core concepts and arguments, addressing a range of topics such as humanism, Orientalism, culture and imperialism, exile and the contrapuntal, realism and postcolonial modernism, world literature, Islamophobia, and capitalism and the political economy of empire. It serves as an invaluable resource for students, graduates, and instructors engaged in the study of postcolonial literary theory and the works of Said.

Weight: 350g
Dimension: 224 x 150 x 13 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781108453219