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Research Article | Open Access
Volume 12 2020 | None
Post-Colonial Identity in Contemporary British Fiction
Neeti Pandey, Mukul Thakur
Pages: 950-954
Abstract
This paper examines the theme of post-colonial identity in contemporary British fiction, focusing on the ways in which authors explore issues of hybridity, identity crisis, and marginalized voices. The paper begins with an overview of post-colonial literature, highlighting its emergence as a response to colonialism and its impact on identity formation. It then explores the characteristics of post-colonial identity, including hybridity, identity crisis, and the representation of marginalized voices, using examples from literary works to illustrate these concepts. The paper also discusses the themes of migration and diaspora, memory and history, and power dynamics and resistance in contemporary British fiction, analyzing how these themes reflect the complexities of post-colonial identity. Additionally, the paper examines the literary techniques and narrative strategies used by authors, such as the use of language and dialect, intertextuality, and the subversion of colonial narratives. Finally, the paper discusses the reception and criticism of post-colonial British fiction, highlighting its contributions to global literature and the challenges it faces in terms of theoretical frameworks and commercialization. Overall, this paper offers a comprehensive analysis of post-colonial identity in contemporary British fiction, highlighting its relevance and complexity in the modern world.
Keywords
Post-colonial identity, British fiction, hybridity, identity crisis, marginalized voices, migration, diaspora, memory, history, power dynamics, resistance, literary techniques, reception, criticism
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