Postcolonial Fiction and Disability

Exceptional Children, Metaphor and Materiality

Autor*innen

• C. Barker
• Clare Barker

Parameter

• 256 Seiten
• 9 Lesestunden

• Sachliteratur

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The book delves into the representation of disabled child characters in postcolonial fiction, analyzing both their metaphorical roles and tangible presence in canonical novels. It posits that progressive disability politics are intertwined with postcolonial issues, creating a dialogue between the two fields. Through this exploration, the author highlights how disability serves as a critical lens for understanding broader postcolonial themes.

• Sprache: Englisch
• Erscheinungsdatum: 2011
• Einband: Paperback