Literature and the World

<p><em>Literature and the World</em> presents a broad and multifaceted introduction to world literature and globalization. The book provides a brief background and history of the field followed by a wide spectrum of exemplary readings and case studies from around the world. Amongst other aspects of World Literature the authors look at:</p><ul> <p> </p> <li>New approaches to digital humanities and world literature</li> <p> </p> <li>Ecologies of world literature</li> <p> </p> <li>Rethinking geography in a globalized world</li> <p> </p> <li>Translation </li> <p> </p> <li>Race and political economy</li> </ul><p>Offering state of the art debates on world literature this volume is a superb introduction to the field. Its critically thoughtful approach makes this the ideal guide for anyone approaching World Literature.</p>