Autobiography and Decolonization: Modernity, Masculinity, and the Nation-State

Autori

• Philip Holden

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Pagine

296pagine

Tempo di lettura

11ore

• Arte / Cultura
• Sulla letteratura

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The book explores the interplay between personal narratives and national stories during the decolonization process, emphasizing the autobiographies of nationalist leaders. It examines these texts as influential works that not only document history but also reshape the perspectives of their readers, highlighting their role in the broader context of emerging nations. Through this lens, the autobiographies are presented as significant cultural artifacts that contribute to the understanding of identity and nationhood in post-colonial settings.

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Lingua: Inglese

Pubblicato: 2008

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