The Postcolonial Bildungsroman and the Character of Place
and the Character of Place
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This forthcoming edited volume, co-edited by Arnab Dutta Roy and Paul Ugor, explores the intersection of postcolonial literature and the Bildungsroman genre, focusing on the theme of place.
The collection delves into how the concept of 'place' shapes the narratives of coming-of-age in postcolonial contexts.
It examines how authors utilize the Bildungsroman to represent characters' negotiations with their environments.
The book likely discusses the impact of colonialism on the sense of place and identity formation.
Through various essays, it aims to offer a nuanced understanding of the complexities and challenges faced by individuals growing up in postcolonial societies, highlighting the significance of place in shaping their experiences and perspectives.
The collection delves into how the concept of 'place' shapes the narratives of coming-of-age in postcolonial contexts.
It examines how authors utilize the Bildungsroman to represent characters' negotiations with their environments.
The book likely discusses the impact of colonialism on the sense of place and identity formation.
Through various essays, it aims to offer a nuanced understanding of the complexities and challenges faced by individuals growing up in postcolonial societies, highlighting the significance of place in shaping their experiences and perspectives.
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Mentioned as the second co-edited book on the postcolonial Bildungsroman, forthcoming in January next year.
Arnab Roy and Paul Ugor eds., "The Postcolonial Bildungsroman: Narratives of Youth, Representational Politics, and Aesthetic Reinventions" (U Alberta Press, 2025)
Forthcoming in January 2026, co-authored by ![undefined]()
Arnab Dutta Roy
Arnab Roy and Paul Ugor eds., "The Postcolonial Bildungsroman: Narratives of Youth, Representational Politics, and Aesthetic Reinventions" (U Alberta Press, 2025)
