The Other Hybrid Archipelago

Introduction to the Literatures and Cultures of the Francophone Indian Ocean

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• Peter Hawkins

Parametri

• 224 pagine
• 8 ore di lettura

• Arte / Cultura
• Sulla letteratura

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Focusing on postcolonial literature from the Indian Ocean islands, this work explores French language writings from Madagascar, Mauritius, Reunion, the Comoros, and the Seychelles since World War II. It delves into the interplay between popular theater, music, and the islands' contemporary social and political landscapes, highlighting their colonial legacies. This examination aims to introduce these unique cultural expressions to an Anglophone audience, enriching the understanding of the region's literary and artistic heritage.

Lingua: Inglese

Pubblicato: 2010

(In brossura)