Resistance Literature

As one of the foundational texts in the field of postcolonial writing, Barbara Harlow's Resistance Literature introduced new ground in Western literary studies. Originally published in 1987 and now reissued with a new Preface, this critique develops an approach to literature which is essentially political.

List of contents

1. The Theoretical-Historical Context 2. Resistance Poetry 3. Narratives of Resistance 4. Prison Memoirs of Political Detainees 5. Commitment to the Future: Utopia, Dystopia, and Post-Independence Developments.

About the author

Barbara Harlow was Professor of English at the University of Texas, Austin, USA.

Summary

As one of the foundational texts in the field of postcolonial writing, Barbara Harlow’s Resistance Literature introduced new ground in Western literary studies. Originally published in 1987 and now reissued with a new Preface, this critique develops an approach to literature which is essentially political.

Product details

• Authors: Barbara Harlow, Harlow Barbara
• Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd.
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 01.03.2025
• EAN: 9781032456539
• ISBN: 978-1-0-3245653-9
• No. of pages: 264
• Series: Routledge Revivals
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > Linguistics and literary studies > General and comparative literary studies; Social sciences, law, business > Political science > Political science and political education; LITERARY CRITICISM / General, POLITICAL SCIENCE / Colonialism & Post-Colonialism, LITERARY CRITICISM / Modern / 20th Century, LITERARY CRITICISM / Subjects & Themes / Politics, Middle East, Politics & government, Politics and government, Literary studies: post-colonial literature, Literary theory, Literary studies: postcolonial literature