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The Beyond is, first of all, for the coolie who settles, a confused poetics, pregnant with silence looks, unsaid words.…

In the nineteenth century, the Guajajara tribe of Brazil discovered the medicinal qualities of a native plant called Pilocarpus jaborandi.…

Defining Representation Representation is a critical concept not only in postcolonial studies and academia, but in the larger cultural milieu.…

Edward Said’s evaluation and critique of the set of beliefs known as Orientalism forms an important background for postcolonial studies.…

The methods of partitioning land have undergone tremendous change since the thirteenth century. During medieval and renaissance times, royal dynasties…

The Colonizer In his essay “Literature and Society,” Ngũgĩ wa Thiong’o explores the mechanisms of imperialism. To ensure economic and political control the…

Introduction Although implicit in many other types of fictional works, self-reflexivity often becomes the dominant subject of postmodern fiction. In…

Magical Realism A literary mode rather than a distinguishable genre, magical realism is characterized by two conflicting perspectives, one based…

“… make language stammer, or make it ‘wail,’ stretch tensors through all of language, even written language, and draw from…

Introduction Kathakali, literally translated as “story-play,” is a classical Indian dance rooted in Hindu mythology. This dance, which is briefly mentioned…

The “Public” and “Private” Realms of Political Personhood Colonial powers brought with them daunting philosophical, theological, naval and mercantile traditions…

Historical Background South Africa is a land of abundant natural resources, mild climate, and fertile lands. Resources range from diamond…