Critical Discourse in Punjabi

This book provides English translations of 30 key texts in literary and cultural studies from Punjab, covering themes such as spiritual and aesthetic visions, poetic and literary forms, modernism, progressivism, feminism, Dalit literature, power structures and social struggles, ideological values, cultural renovations, and humanism. It offers insights into the making of the Punjabi language and literature, and its critical tradition across a century, and is essential for scholars and researchers of Punjabi language and literature, literary criticism, literary theory, comparative literature, Indian literature, cultural studies, art and aesthetics, performance studies, history, sociology, regional studies, and South Asian studies.

Format: Hardback
Length: 407 pages
Publication date: 19 October 2023
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

This comprehensive volume is a valuable addition to the Critical Discourses in South Asia series, which delves into the schools, movements, and discursive practices of major South Asian languages. It provides insightful perspectives on the formation of the Punjabi language and literature, as well as its critical tradition spanning over a century. The book brings together English translations of significant writings by influential figures in the fields of literary criticism, theory, aesthetic and performative traditions, and reinterpretations of fundamental concepts and categories in Punjabi. Spanning from the early stages of the development of the Punjabi language to its present form, it presents 30 key texts in literary and cultural studies from Punjab, many of which have been translated into English for the first time. These seminal essays explore the interconnectedness of socio-historical events in the medieval, colonial, and post-independence periods of Punjab, covering a wide range of themes such as spiritual and aesthetic visions, poetic and literary forms, modernism, progressivism, feminism, Dalit literature, power structures and social struggles, ideological values, cultural renovations, and humanism.

Comprehensive and authoritative, this volume offers a comprehensive overview of the history of critical thought in Punjabi literature in South Asia. It is a vital resource for scholars and researchers interested in Punjabi language and literature, literary criticism, literary theory, comparative literature, Indian literature, cultural studies, art and aesthetics, performance studies, history, sociology, regional studies, and South Asian studies. Moreover, it will be of interest to the Punjabi-speaking diaspora and those engaged in the intellectual history of Punjab and the preservation of languages and culture.

In conclusion, this volume is a significant contribution to the field of Punjabi studies and provides valuable insights into the rich literary and cultural heritage of Punjab. It will be of great interest to scholars, researchers, and enthusiasts alike.

Weight: 940g
Dimension: 234 x 156 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781138550322