Literary Cultures and Digital Humanities in India

This book explores the use of digital humanities (DH) to understand, interpret, and annotate the poetics of Indian literary and cultural texts, which circulate in digital forms. It highlights the use of digital technologies to explicate poetics and generate scholarly digital resources for comparative readings, with contributions from DH scholars and practitioners from across the world.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 396 pages
Publication date: 29 December 2022
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

This captivating book delves into the realm of digital humanities (DH) to unravel the intricate poetics of Indian literary and cultural texts, which exist in various digital forms, including manuscripts and oral or musical performances. By leveraging the rich linguistic, cultural, historical, social, and geographic diversity of Indian texts and contexts, it forefronts the utilization of cutting-edge digital technologies, such as minimal computing, innovative digital humanities research and teaching methodologies, critical archive generation and maintenance, to explore the rich tapestry of poetics found in Indian literatures. The result is a treasure trove of scholarly digital resources that will greatly facilitate comparative readings and enhance our understanding of these captivating literary works.

Contributions from esteemed DH scholars and practitioners hailing from India, the United States, the United Kingdom, and other parts of the world enrich this book, making it a vital resource for scholars and researchers in the fields of literature and literary theory, DH, media studies, and South Asian Studies. The insights and perspectives offered by these experts provide a deep and multifaceted exploration of the digital landscape, shedding light on the ways in which DH can revolutionize our understanding and interpretation of literary and cultural texts.

In conclusion, this book is a groundbreaking exploration of the use of digital humanities to unravel the poetics of Indian literary and cultural texts. By leveraging the diverse richness of Indian languages, cultures, and histories, it offers a wealth of digital resources that will enrich the study of literature and literary theory, DH, media studies, and South Asian Studies. It is a must-read for anyone interested in exploring the frontiers of digital scholarship and unlocking the hidden treasures of Indian literature.

Weight: 624g
Dimension: 232 x 155 x 26 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781032406756