Postcolonial Indian City-Literature: Policy, Politics and Evolution

This book explores how Indian cities are represented in literature from the post-colonies, focusing on India from independence to the millennia. It examines how the urban space and literature depict a dialogue, how Indian cities have grown, and how the city-lit departs from organic realism to dissonant themes of "reclamation." It is divided into four temporal phases: nation-building, dictatorial, neoliberalization, and the early 2000s, and includes critical theories, sociological data, urban studies, and literary works by Indian authors. The book offers elements of critical discussion to researchers, emergent university disciplines, and curious readers.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 216 pages
Publication date: 25 September 2023
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

The representation of cities in literature from the post-colonies is a complex and multifaceted phenomenon that reflects the diverse experiences and perspectives of these regions. This book explores this question by examining the literature from India, a country with a rich cultural and historical legacy, from the post-independence era to the present day.

The urban space and the literature that depicts it form a dynamic dialogue, with each influencing and shaping the other. The book seeks to understand how Indian cities have grown and evolved over the past six decades, as well as how the literature focused on them has responded to these changes.

One of the key themes that emerges from the book is the departure from organic realism to dissonant themes of "reclamation." This shift reflects the changing social and political landscape of India, as well as the challenges and struggles faced by its citizens. The literature of the post-colonies often portrays cities as sites of resistance, resilience, and hope, where individuals and communities come together to fight against oppression and reclaim their identities.

Another important aspect of the book is the question of who the city (and its narratives) belongs to. The literature from the post-colonies often challenges traditional notions of urban identity and belonging, highlighting the diversity and complexity of urban experiences. The book explores how different social groups, such as women, minorities, and the working class, have been marginalized and excluded from the urban landscape, and how they have sought to reclaim their spaces and voices.

The book is divided into four temporal phases: the nation-building of the 50-60s, the dictatorial 70s, the neoliberalization of the 80-90s, and the early 2000s. Each section covers the dominant socio-political themes of the time and their effect on urbanism, along with historical data from various resources. The analysis of contemporaneously significant literary works, including novels, short stories, plays, poetry, and graphic novels, provides a rich and nuanced perspective on the city-lit.

The literature examples abound not only in "Indian Writings in English," but also in vernacular and cult-works with suitable translations. This diversity reflects the rich cultural heritage of India and the importance of regional languages and traditions in shaping the urban landscape.

In conclusion, this book offers a comprehensive and interdisciplinary exploration of the representation of cities in literature from the post-colonies. Through the critical analysis of theoretical frameworks, sociological

The representation of cities in literature from the post-colonies is a complex and multifaceted phenomenon that reflects the diverse experiences and perspectives of these regions. This book explores this question by examining the literature from India, a country with a rich cultural and historical legacy, from the post-independence era to the present day.

The urban space and the literature that depicts it form a dynamic dialogue, with each influencing and shaping the other. The book seeks to understand how Indian cities have grown and evolved over the past six decades, as well as how the literature focused on them has responded to these changes.

One of the key themes that emerges from the book is the departure from organic realism to dissonant themes of "reclamation." This shift reflects the changing social and political landscape of India, as well as the challenges and struggles faced by its citizens. The literature of the post-colonies often portrays cities as sites of resistance, resilience, and hope, where individuals and communities come together to fight against oppression and reclaim their identities.

Another important aspect of the book is the question of who the city (and its narratives) belongs to. The literature from the post-colonies often challenges traditional notions of urban identity and belonging, highlighting the diversity and complexity of urban experiences. The book explores how different social groups, such as women, minorities, and the working class, have been marginalized and excluded from the urban landscape, and how they have sought to reclaim their spaces and voices.

The book is divided into four temporal phases: the nation-building of the 50-60s, the dictatorial 70s, the neoliberalization of the 80-90s, and the early 2000s. Each section covers the dominant socio-political themes of the time and their effect on urbanism, along with historical data from various resources. The analysis of contemporaneously significant literary works, including novels, short stories, plays, poetry, and graphic novels, provides a rich and nuanced perspective on the city-lit.

The literature examples abound not only in "Indian Writings in English," but also in vernacular and cult-works with suitable translations. This diversity reflects the rich cultural heritage of India and the importance of regional languages and traditions in shaping the urban landscape.

In conclusion, this book offers a comprehensive and interdisciplinary exploration of the representation of cities in literature from the post-colonies. Through the critical analysis of theoretical frameworks, sociological

The representation of cities in literature from the post-colonies is a complex and multifaceted phenomenon that reflects the diverse experiences and perspectives of these regions. This book explores this question by examining the literature from India, a country with a rich cultural and historical legacy, from the post-independence era to the present day.

The urban space and the literature that depicts it form a dynamic dialogue, with each influencing and shaping the other. The book seeks to understand how Indian cities have grown and evolved over the past six decades, as well as how the literature focused on them has responded to these changes.

One of the key themes that emerges from the book is the departure from organic realism to dissonant themes of "reclamation." This shift reflects the changing social and political landscape of India, as well as the challenges and struggles faced by its citizens. The literature of the post-colonies often portrays cities as sites of resistance, resilience, and hope, where individuals and communities come together to fight against oppression and reclaim their identities.

Another important aspect of the book is the question of who the city (and its narratives) belongs to. The literature from the post-colonies often challenges traditional notions of urban identity and belonging, highlighting the diversity and complexity of urban experiences. The book explores how different social groups, such as women, minorities, and the working class, have been marginalized and excluded from the urban landscape, and how they have sought to reclaim their spaces and voices.

The book is divided into four temporal phases: the nation-building of the 50-60s, the dictatorial 70s, the neoliberalization of the 80-90s, and the early 2000s. Each section covers the dominant socio-political themes of the time and their effect on urbanism, along with historical data from various resources. The analysis of contemporaneously significant literary works, including novels, short stories, plays, poetry, and graphic novels, provides a rich and nuanced perspective on the city-lit.

The literature examples abound not only in "Indian Writings in English," but also in vernacular and cult-works with suitable translations. This diversity reflects the rich cultural heritage of India and the importance of regional languages and traditions in shaping the urban landscape.

In conclusion, this book offers a comprehensive and interdisciplinary exploration of the representation of cities in literature from the post-colonies. Through the critical analysis of theoretical frameworks, sociological

The representation of cities in literature from the post-colonies is a complex and multifaceted phenomenon that reflects the diverse experiences and perspectives of these regions. This book explores this question by examining the literature from India, a country with a rich cultural and historical legacy, from the post-independence era to the present day.

The urban space and the literature that depicts it form a dynamic dialogue, with each influencing and shaping the other. The book seeks to understand how Indian cities have grown and evolved over the past six decades, as well as how the literature focused on them has responded to these changes.

One of the key themes that emerges from the book is the departure from organic realism to dissonant themes of "reclamation." This shift reflects the changing social and political landscape of India, as well as the challenges and struggles faced by its citizens. The literature of the post-colonies often portrays cities as sites of resistance, resilience, and hope, where individuals and communities come together to fight against oppression and reclaim their identities.

Another important aspect of the book is the question of who the city (and its narratives) belongs to. The literature from the post-colonies often challenges traditional notions of urban identity and belonging, highlighting the diversity and complexity of urban experiences. The book explores how different social groups, such as women, minorities, and the working class, have been marginalized and excluded from the urban landscape, and how they have sought to reclaim their spaces and voices.

The book is divided into four temporal phases: the nation-building of the 50-60s, the dictatorial 70s, the neoliberalization of the 80-90s, and the early 2000s. Each section covers the dominant socio-political themes of the time and their effect on urbanism, along with historical data from various resources. The analysis of contemporaneously significant literary works, including novels, short stories, plays, poetry, and graphic novels, provides a rich and nuanced perspective on the city-lit.

The literature examples abound not only in "Indian Writings in English," but also in vernacular and cult-works with suitable translations. This diversity reflects the rich cultural heritage of India and the importance of regional languages and traditions in shaping the urban landscape.

In conclusion, this book offers a comprehensive and interdisciplinary exploration of the representation of cities in literature from the post-colonies. Through the critical analysis of theoretical frameworks, sociological

Weight: 453g
Dimension: 229 x 152 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781032232911