Postcolonial Space

This part one of my discussion on Eagleton's chapter 5.

Eagleton: Chapter 4 (Part 2)  Poststructuralism This is part 2 of my  lecture on  of Chapter 4 of Terry Eagleton's book.  I find Eagleton's book to be one of the best for understanding literary theory and its various debates. "Literary Theory: An Introduction"- https://amzn.to/2qYpjJY Please watch other lectures in the Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list...  If you like my educational videos, please take my Udemy courses:

Eagleton: Chapter 4, (Part1) Poststructuralism   This is the sixth lecture in a series of lectures on Terry Eagleton's book "Literary Theory: An Introduction." This lecture covers part one  of Chapter 4 on Poststructuralism..   I find Eagleton's book to be one of the best for understanding literary theory and its various debates.  Please watch other lectures in the Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list...  "Literary Theory: An Introduction"- https://amzn.to/2qYpjJY

Eagleton: Chapter 3, (Part 2) Structuralism and semiotics  This is the fifth lecture in a series of lectures on Terry Eagleton's book "Literary Theory: An Introduction." This lecture covers part two of the chapter on Structuralism.   I find Eagleton's book to be one of the best for understanding literary theory and its various debates.  Please watch other lectures in the Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list...  "Literary Theory: An Introduction"- https://amzn.to/2qYpjJY

Eagleton: Chapter 3, Structuralism and semiotics   This is the fourth lecture in a series of lectures on Terry Eagleton's book "Literary Theory: An Introduction." This lecture covers part one of the chapter on Structuralism.  I find Eagleton's book to be one of the best for understanding literary theory and its various debates. This Video covers Chapter 2 of Eagleton's book. Please watch other lectures in the Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list... "Literary Theory: An Introduction"- https://amzn.to/2qYpjJY

Eagleton. Chapter 2.  Phenomenology, Hermeneutics, Reception Theory  This is the third lecture in a series of lectures on Terry Eagleton's book "Literary Theory: An Introduction." I find Eagleton's book to be one of the best for understanding literary theory and its various debates. This Video covers Chapter 2 of Eagleton's book. Please watch other lectures in the Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list..."Literary Theory: An Introduction"- https://amzn.to/2qYpjJY

Terry Eagleton: Chapter 1. The Rise of English | Literary Theory  This is the second lecture in a series of lectures on Terry Eagleton's book "Literary Theory: An Introduction."  I find Eagleton's book to be one of the best for understanding literary theory. and its various debates   About Terry Eagleton:  Terence Francis Eagleton (Terry Eagleton) FBA is a British literary theorist, critic, and public intellectual. He is currently Distinguished Professor of English Literature at Lancaster University. Eagleton has published over forty books, but remains best known for Literary Theory: An Introduction, which has sold over 750,000 copies. (From Wikipedia)

Discover the intriguing fluidity of literary definitions as Terry Eagleton challenges conventional views in literary theory. He argues that literary categorization is shaped by societal norms and historical shifts. The discussion highlights the complexities of defining literature, embracing its multifaceted essence. By advocating for a broader understanding of literary works, the conversation sets the groundwork for a deeper dive into the rich tapestry of literary theories. Get ready to rethink what literature truly means!

In this episode I share my ideas about the politics of hate and it’s consequences.

Reading Orientalism: Introduction (Part 3.2)  Edward Said's 'Orientalism."  Said's "Orientalism," is one of the most significant books in postcolonial, literary and other fields of humanistic and social sciences studies. In this video I discuss and explain orientalism. introduction, with a view towards understanding Edward Said's  main project in the book. This then is a kind of a summary of the introduction that involves my reading and discussion of the introduction. If you have ever wondered "What is orientalism" or how does Edward Said employ and explain orientalism as a concept then this series on actually reading Orientalism can be of much use to you. The page numbers that I refer to are from the 1994 Vintage Books edition. I strongly recommend that you should read the book along with these video conversations:   Edward Said. "Orientalism." https://amzn.to/3fZqWLK  Edward Said. "The World, the Text, and the Critic."https://amzn.to/38sFDEn  Raymond Williams: "The Long Revolution." https://amzn.to/2YZINMV  Noam Chomsky: "American Power and the New Mandarins: Historical and Political Essays." https://amzn.to/3iuClFy   Handout: Introduction (Part 1): https://masoodraja.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/Ointrocutionpart1.pdf