Encyclopedia of Post-Colonial Literatures in English

The second edition of theEncyclopedia of Post-Colonial Literatures in Englishbrings this classic work up to date to include the latest scholarship and the many new works published over the past decade. In three volumes, thisEncyclopediadocuments the history and development of post-colonial literatures and includes original research from some 50 countries and territories. Featuring over 1,600 entries written by more than 600 internationally recognized scholars, it explores the effect of the colonial and post-colonial experience on literatures in English worldwide. Coverage includes: National entriessuch as Australia, Cyprus, and Tanzania--which trace the literary and cultural development of a country in terms of its geography, history, economy, and politics Major subject or genre entriessuch as Drama, Gay and Lesbian Literature, and Publishing--which provide a historical perspective on literary activity in different countries Biographical andcritical entries on individual authors Overviewsfor selected major subjects and genres in the form of comparative essays which explore the issues in a variety of countries This revised edition is a necessary update and--like its predecessor--an essential tool for librarians, students, scholars, and researchers in English literature, post-colonial critical theory, and cultural studies.