INTERROGATING thE CANON : Literature and Pedagogy of Dalits

About The Book:- Interrogating the Canon: Literature and Pedagogy of Dalits is a collection of research articles written on different occasions primarily exploring the alternative histories of language and literature informed by the postcolonial thrust of interrogating the canon. Though varied in themes the running thread of the articles has been critiquing the exclusivist nature of the literary establishment and arguing a case for literary inclusion of the dalit writing. The thrust of the dalit writing being mainstreaming the marginal the author of this book approaches the subject with a three pronged focus: underplaying the mainstream writing; exploring the politics of subordination and struggles for equality; and academicising the dalit writings. The articles in this collection will be of immense use to scholars teachers and others working in the area. About The Author:- K. Purushotham is professor and Head Department of English Kakatiya University Warangal Telangana. He has published extensively in the areas of ELT Indian literature and theory. Some of his recent publications include Oxford India Anthology of Telugu Dalit Writing (OUP in the press); English for Fluency (Orient BlackSwan); English for Employability (Orient BlackSwan); Black Lilies: An Anthology of Telugu Dalit Poetry (Critical Quest). He translates literary works from Telugu to English. Besides editing Kakatiya Journal of English Studies (KJES) he has guest edited special issues of Creative Forum; Journal of Literature and Aesthetics; Literary Insight; Scholar Critic; Literary Vibes; Revaluations. He has carried out Major Research Projects for UGC and ICSSR New Delhi. Contents:- Acknowledgements 9 Preface 11 Introduction 19 Subordinating the Language Bhakti Writings Social Reformation The Dalit Challenge Untouchability within Untouchability 1. Social Movements and Identity Formation The Roots Adi Movements Ambedkar Conclusion 33 2. Movement Literature: A Dalit Critique