Spatial Politics in the Postcolonial Novel
Spatial Politics in the Postcolonial Novel

Author: Sara Upstone

Publisher: Routledge

Published: 2016-04-01

Total Pages: 251

ISBN-13: 1317051483

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In her innovative study of spatial locations in postcolonial texts, Sara Upstone adopts a transnational and comparative approach that challenges the tendency to engage with authors in isolation or in relation to other writers from a single geographical setting. Suggesting that isolating authors in terms of geography reinforces the primacy of the nation, Upstone instead illuminates the power of spatial locales such as the journey, city, home, and body to enable personal or communal statements of resistance against colonial prejudice and its neo-colonial legacies. While focusing on the major texts of Wilson Harris, Toni Morrison, and Salman Rushdie in relation to particular spatial locations, Upstone offers a wide range of examples from other postcolonial authors, including Michael Ondaatje, Keri Hulme, J. M. Coetzee, Arundhati Roy, Tsitsi Dangarembga, and Abdulrazak Gurnah. The result is a strong case for what Upstone terms the 'postcolonial spatial imagination', independent of geography though always fully contextualised. Written in accessible and unhurried prose, Upstone's study is marked by its respect for the ways in which the writers themselves resist not only geographical boundaries but academic categorisation.

The Ground Beneath Her Feet
The Ground Beneath Her Feet

Author: Salman Rushdie

Publisher: Vintage Canada

Published: 2011-11-02

Total Pages: 594

ISBN-13: 0307367797

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"The first great rock ’n’ roll novel in the English language." --The Times On Valentine’s Day, 1989, Vina Apsara, a famous and much-loved singer, disappears in a devastating earthquake. Her lover, the singer Ormus Cama, cannot accept that he has lost her, and so begins his eternal quest to find her and bring her back. His journey takes him across the globe and through cities pulsating with the power of rock ’n’ roll, to Bombay, London and New York. But around the star-crossed lover and his quest, the uncertain world itself is beginning to tremble and break. Cracks and tears are appearing in the very fabric of reality, and exposing the abyss beyond. And Ormus has to confront just how far he is willing to go for love. In this epic romance that stretches across whole lives, and even beyond death, Salman Rushdie's most accessible novel is also a vivid account of the intimate, flawed encounter between East and West, a remaking of the myth of Orpheus, and an exploration of the extremities of comedy, culture and desire. The Ground Beneath Her Feet is a gripping story that encapsulates the history, dreams and passions of the last half century as no other novel has done.

Hell in Contemporary Literature
Hell in Contemporary Literature

Author: Falconer Rachel Falconer

Publisher: Edinburgh University Press

Published: 2019-07-29

Total Pages: 264

ISBN-13: 1474468136

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What does it mean when people use the word 'Hell' to convey the horror of an actual, personal or historical experience? Now available in paperback, this book explores the idea that modern, Western secular cultures have retained a belief in the concept of Hell as an event or experience of endless or unjust suffering. In the contemporary period, the descent to Hell has come to represent the means of recovering - or discovering - selfhood. In exploring these ideas, this book discusses descent journeys in Holocaust testimony and fiction, memoirs of mental illness, and feminist, postmodern and postcolonial narratives written after 1945. A wide range of texts are discussed, including writing by Primo Levi, W.G. Sebald, Anne Michaels, Alasdair Gray, and Salman Rushdie, and films such as Coppola's Apocalypse Now and the Matrix trilogy. Drawing on theoretical writing by Bakhtin, Levinas, Derrida, Judith Butler, David Harvey and Paul Ricoeur, the book addresses such broader theoretical issues as: narration and identity; the ethics of the subject; trauma and memory; descent as sexual or political dissent; the interrelation of realism and fantasy; and Occidentalism and Orientalism.Key Features*Defines and discusses what constitutes Hell in contemporary secular Western cultures*Relates ideas from psychoanalysis to literary traditions ranging from Virgil and Dante to the present*Explores the concept of Hell in relation to crises in Western thought and identity. e.g. distortions of global capitalism, mental illness, war trauma and incarceration*Explains the significance of this narrative tradition of a 'descent to hell' in the immediate political context of 9/11 and its aftermath

Tracing the New Indian Diaspora
Tracing the New Indian Diaspora

Author: Om Prakash Dwivedi

Publisher: Rodopi

Published: 2014-10-15

Total Pages: 314

ISBN-13: 940121171X

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The growing importance of the Indian diaspora is felt today across the globe due to its emergence as the second-largest dias¬poric community. By examining historical, socio-cultural, economic, political, and lite¬rary aspects of the Indian diaspora, this volume sets out to trace the latest devel¬opments in the field of Indian diaspora studies. It brings together essays by Indian and foreign scholars, thus providing an authoritative platform for discussions in which identities and affiliations are con¬tested and constituted through the hier¬archies of cross-cultural migration in this increasingly globalized world. This volume traces the transnational network of the Indian diaspora, and will prove of interest to scholars working in the fields of the Indian diaspora, diaspora theory, and cultural studies. Countries covered include Mauritius, Fiji, Singapore, Trinidad & Tobago, Guyana, Suriname, the UK, Ireland, the USA, Canada, Malaya, South Africa, and New Zealand. Creative writers dis¬cussed include Ramabai Espinet, Vikram Chandra, Rohinton Mistry, Chitra Banerjee Diva¬karuni, Nisha Ganatra, Jhumpa Lahiri, Kavery Nambisan, and Sarita Mandanna, along with the work of filmmakers (Mira Nair, Yash Chopra, Kabir Khan, Shuchi Kothari, Mandrika Rupa, Karan Johar, Sugu Pillay, Mallika Krishnamurthy, and Nisha Ganatra). Wideranging and scholarly. Dwivedi’s edited collection on routes and representations of the Indian diaspora is a vital contribution to the growing critical discourse on this subject. — Professor Janet Wilson, Northampton University, UK Tracing the New Indian Diaspora is a significant contribution to the understanding of the positions and representations of the Indian diaspora, forcing us to re-examine our notions of location and dislocation, of home and the world, of belonging and alienation: in short, of the politics of the diaspora today. — Professor GJV Prasad, Jawaharlal Nehru University, India Om Prakash Dwivedi is Assistant Professor in English at Taiz University, Yemen. His recent publications include The Other India: Narratives of Terror, Communalism and Violence (2012), Postcolonial Theory in the Global Age (co-ed. with Martin Kich, 2013), and a collection of short stories, The World to Come (2014).

The Iconic Works of U. G. Krishnamurti
The Iconic Works of U. G. Krishnamurti

Author: U. G. Krishnamurti

Publisher: DigiCat

Published: 2023-11-22

Total Pages: 810

ISBN-13:

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DigiCat present to you the collected works of U. G. Krishnamurti: The Mystique of Enlightenment Courage to Stand Alone Mind is a Myth No Way Out Thought is Your Enemy The Natural State Uppaluri Gopala Krishnamurti (1918-2007), better known as U.G., was an Indian speaker who questioned the state of enlightenment as a real thing. Instead of using the word "enlightenment", he used "calamity" and "natural state" to describe an event in his life. He claimed that the return to the natural state is a rare, a causal, biological occurrence, an event which he referred to in his own life as "the calamity". Because of this, he discouraged people from pursuing the "natural state" as a spiritual goal. He rejected the very basis of thought and in doing so negated all systems of thought and knowledge. Hence he explained his assertions were experiential and not speculative – "Tell them that there is nothing to understand."

U. G. Krishnamurti: Collected Works
U. G. Krishnamurti: Collected Works

Author: U. G. Krishnamurti

Publisher: Good Press

Published: 2023-12-28

Total Pages: 812

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U. G. Krishnamurti: Collected Works is a compilation of the profound philosophical teachings of the enigmatic spiritual thinker, U. G. Krishnamurti. Known for his radical and unconventional approach to spirituality, Krishnamurti's work challenges traditional beliefs and offers a unique perspective on the nature of human consciousness and self-realization. The book delves into themes of self-discovery, enlightenment, and the limitations of the ego, presented in a straightforward and uncompromising literary style that forces readers to question their own assumptions about life and reality. Drawing from a variety of disciplines including psychology, philosophy, and mysticism, these collected works provide a comprehensive overview of Krishnamurti's thought-provoking ideas and insights. It is a must-read for those seeking a fresh and alternative perspective on spirituality and the human experience.

The Collected Works
The Collected Works

Author: U. G. Krishnamurti

Publisher: Good Press

Published: 2023-12-22

Total Pages: 807

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This meticulously edited U. G. Krishnamurti collection has been designed and formatted to the highest digital standards and adjusted for readability on all devices. Content: The Mystique of Enlightenment Courage to Stand Alone Mind is a Myth No Way Out Thought is Your Enemy The Natural State

The Essential Works of U. G. Krishnamurti
The Essential Works of U. G. Krishnamurti

Author: U. G. Krishnamurti

Publisher: Good Press

Published: 2023-12-14

Total Pages: 812

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The Essential Works of U. G. Krishnamurti is a collection of profound and thought-provoking writings by the Indian philosopher, U. G. Krishnamurti. Known for his sharp intellect and radical approach to spiritual teachings, Krishnamurti challenges traditional beliefs and offers a unique perspective on human consciousness. His works explore themes of self-realization, the nature of desire, and the search for meaning in a chaotic world. Written in a conversational and straightforward style, the book invites readers to question their own assumptions and beliefs, urging them to seek their own inner truths. Krishnamurti's literary style is engaging and accessible, making complex philosophical ideas easily digestible for a wide audience. His works stand out in the literary landscape for their refreshing honesty and directness, offering a refreshing departure from traditional spiritual teachings. U. G. Krishnamurti's personal experiences and unique insights into human nature inform his writings, providing readers with a compelling and insightful perspective on the human condition. This collection is a must-read for anyone seeking a fresh and unconventional approach to spirituality and self-discovery.

The Teachings of U. G. Krishnamurti
The Teachings of U. G. Krishnamurti

Author: U. G. Krishnamurti

Publisher: DigiCat

Published: 2023-11-13

Total Pages: 810

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DigiCat present to you the collected works of U. G. Krishnamurti: The Mystique of Enlightenment Courage to Stand Alone Mind is a Myth No Way Out Thought is Your Enemy The Natural State Uppaluri Gopala Krishnamurti (1918-2007), better known as U.G., was an Indian speaker who questioned the state of enlightenment as a real thing. Instead of using the word "enlightenment", he used "calamity" and "natural state" to describe an event in his life. He claimed that the return to the natural state is a rare, a causal, biological occurrence, an event which he referred to in his own life as "the calamity". Because of this, he discouraged people from pursuing the "natural state" as a spiritual goal. He rejected the very basis of thought and in doing so negated all systems of thought and knowledge. Hence he explained his assertions were experiential and not speculative – "Tell them that there is nothing to understand."