This book explores the multifaceted themes of home, belonging, and
multiculturalism in contemporary British South Asian fiction. Through
detailed literary analysis of novels by authors such as Nadeem Aslam,
Gautam Malkani, and Kamila Shamsie, this work delves into how these
narratives reflect and interrogate the complex interplay of race,
class, and identity in the context of modern Britain. Drawing on
theoretical frameworks from cultural studies and postcolonial theory,
the project examines the role of literature in shaping public
perceptions of multicultural identities and provides new insights into
how British South Asian literature responds to and reshapes
contemporary socio-political events like Brexit and the 2011 England
riots. This study aims to offer a critical re-evaluation of the
concept of multiculturalism, moving beyond traditional discussions of
diaspora and hybridity to explore more nuanced interpretations of
cultural integration and identity formation.
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Home, Belonging, and Cultural Negotiation
Produktdetaljer
ISBN
9783032023735
Publisert
2025
Utgiver
Springer Nature
Språk
Product language
Engelsk
Format
Product format
Digital bok
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