Arnab Dutta Roy
Assistant professor of English at Florida Gulf Coast University whose research sits at the intersection of postcolonialism, human rights theory, and modern South Asian literature; co-editor of The Postcolonial Bildungsroman (U Alberta Press, 2025).
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Oct 22, 2025 • 36min
Arnab Roy and Paul Ugor eds., "The Postcolonial Bildungsroman: Narratives of Youth, Representational Politics, and Aesthetic Reinventions" (U Alberta Press, 2025)
Arnab Dutta Roy, an Assistant Professor of English at Florida Gulf Coast University, dives into the transformative journey of the Bildungsroman genre in his latest work. He explains how postcolonial writers have adapted this European form to address global modernity's issues, from identity and human rights to climate change. Roy emphasizes the political relevance of the genre today and its portrayal of youth, transcending age constraints. Listeners will find insights into the editorial challenges of the book and Roy's upcoming project on universalisms in Indian literatures.
Oct 22, 2025 • 36min
Arnab Roy and Paul Ugor eds., "The Postcolonial Bildungsroman: Narratives of Youth, Representational Politics, and Aesthetic Reinventions" (U Alberta Press, 2025)
Arnab Dutta Roy, an assistant professor of English and co-editor of The Postcolonial Bildungsroman, shares insights on the evolution of the Bildungsroman genre. He discusses its transformation from a European literary concept to a global narrative addressing contemporary issues like identity, sexuality, and the climate crisis. Arnab highlights the genre’s renewed political relevance amid global challenges and explains the collaborative journey of editing the volume amid obstacles like COVID-19. He also previews his upcoming project on Universalisms in Indian Literatures.
