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Towards a Post-Colonial Perspective in the Study of Literary Texts

Ma. Lourdes B. Gonzalez

Discipline: Literature

 

Abstract:

Among writers, readers, teachers, and students of literature, the regard for literary theories enhances the writing of creative fiction, the reading of literary materials, the teaching of canonical and non-canonical texts, and the appreciation of those who encounter these cultural endeavors first hand. This paper attempts to define and describe the post-colonial perspective with particular focus on its three areas of concern: hybridity, language, and voice, which have now become recognized traits of Post colonial discourse. In the process, a discussion of the literary scholars who have advanced the theory in their critical work on post-colonial authors has been included.