Literature and Nation

<p>Perhaps no two nations in modern times have had a more complex cultural engagement than imperial Britain and colonised India. This unique anthology of stories poems historical documents and extracts from novels - most unavailable elsewhere - enables readers to examine the cultures of these two countries in an integrated way. <br>Introductory chapters by Richard Allen and Harish Trivedi and others set out agendas for reconsideration of classic texts from the period. Major themes include:<br>The British nation and the colonies<br>Literature nation and revolution<br>Poetry and nation<br>Liberal dilemmas in England and India<br>Gandhian nationalism<br>Independence and after<br>Post-colonial hybridity<br><em>Literature and Nation</em> helps readers understand how critical thinking in the post-colonial area has developed. It also extends the field of post-colonial studies by presenting fresh primary materials translated into English from other languages. It is essential reading for all those interested in Britain and India in colonial and post-colonial discourse and in the interface of literature and history.</p>