
Postcolonial Space S1E72: Book Discussions: Qurratulain Hyder's "River of Fire" | Novel Summary | Postcolonialism
Dec 26, 2020
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Qurratulain Hyder: River of Fire | Novel Summary | Postcolonialism
This is abrief introduction to Qurratulain Hyder's novel Aag ka Darya, which she published in 1959. She later also translated (She called it a transcreation) it into English with the title "River of Fire." Here I introduce the English version of River of Fire to a general audience of readers. She is also considered an important Indian feminist urdu writers. What is Postcolonialism: Since I claim to be a postcolonialism scholar, I think it is apt to include a brief description of my field of study. In my view, Postcolonialism ( also written as Post Colonialism or Post-Colonialism) is a dynamic field of literary study that focuses on the history of colonialism and native responses to the colonial policies and life after colonialism formally ends. The field of postcolonialism also offers insights into the literature and culture of the the former European colonies and their struggles after the end of colonialism.
Qurratulain Hyder. "River of Fire." https://amzn.to/2ZNr8aA
