Beschreibung:
This volume revisits formulations of 'postcolonial' by examining constructions of the archive of postcolonial works by Indian writers in relation to nationalist histories, politics of language formation, and rise of transnational publishing. It explores the inextricable relationship between global capitalism and contemporary Indian literary production.
Introduction: Literacy, Language, and Literature 1. Speaking in Tongues: The Politics of Language 2. The Disease of Gigantism: Global Plans and Local Consequences 3. Fit to Print: The Transnational Publishing Industry 4. India Shining: Territories and Translation Conclusion. Bibliography. Index