Narratives of Trauma in South Asian Literature

This book explores the cultural and literary narratives of trauma in South Asian literature, offering a novel cross-cultural perspective on trauma theory. It examines the diverse cultural responses to trauma and violence in Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Nepal, and Afghanistan, providing insights into themes such as racial identity, ethnicity, nationality, religious dogma, and cultural environment.

Format: Hardback
Length: 280 pages
Publication date: 30 December 2022
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

This comprehensive volume explores the rich tapestry of cultural and literary narratives of trauma in South Asian literature, offering a novel cross-cultural perspective on trauma theory. Through a deep sociocultural understanding of the region, the essays within this volume delve into the diverse cultural responses to trauma and violence across various parts of South Asia, including Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Nepal, and Afghanistan, which have received limited attention in literary writings on trauma in their specific contexts. By creating an approachable space where trauma intersects with themes such as racial identity, ethnicity, nationality, religious dogma, and cultural environment, this book offers a valuable contribution to the field.

Case studies from Kashmir, the 1971 liberation war of Bangladesh, and armed conflicts in Nepal and Afghanistan provide valuable insights into the multifaceted experiences of trauma in this region. This volume will appeal to scholars, students, and researchers of literature, history, politics, conflict studies, and South Asian studies, as it sheds light on the complex interplay of cultural, historical, and social factors that shape the narratives of trauma in South Asia.

Weight: 552g
Dimension: 162 x 241 x 24 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781032256825