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A compelling reclamation of the place of aesthetics in postcolonial literature. 'Literature' though it may be, postcolonial literature is studied and understood largelyand often solelyin social and political terms. In neglecting its aesthetic dimension, as this book forcefully demonstrates, we are overlooking not only an essential aspect of this literature but even a critical perspective on its sociopolitical function and value. In Native Intelligence, Deepika Bahri focuses on postcolonial literature's formal and aesthetic negotiations with sociopolitical concerns. How, Bahri asks, do aesthetic considerations contest the social function of postcolonial literature? In answering, her book takes on two tasks: First, it identifies the burden of representation borne by postcolonial literature through its progressive politicization. Second, it draws on Frankfurt School critical theory to reclaim a place for aesthetics in literary representation by closely engaging works of Rohinton Mistry, Salman Rushdie, and Arundhati Roy. Throughout, Bahri shows how attention to the aesthetic innovations and utopian impulses of postcolonial works uncovers their complex and uneven relationship to ideology, reanimating their potential to make novel contributions to the larger project of social liberation.
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- Q: What is the main theme of 'Native Intelligence' by Deepika Bahri? A: The main theme of 'Native Intelligence' is the reclamation of aesthetics in postcolonial literature, emphasizing how aesthetic considerations interact with sociopolitical concerns.
- Q: Who is the author of 'Native Intelligence'? A: The author of 'Native Intelligence' is Deepika Bahri.
- Q: What is the publication date of this book? A: The publication date of 'Native Intelligence' is August 28, 2003.
- Q: Is 'Native Intelligence' a new or used book? A: 'Native Intelligence' is available as a used book in acceptable condition.
- Q: What type of binding does 'Native Intelligence' have? A: 'Native Intelligence' is published in paperback binding.
- Q: How many pages are in 'Native Intelligence'? A: 'Native Intelligence' contains 304 pages.
- Q: What is the category of 'Native Intelligence'? A: 'Native Intelligence' falls under the category of Criticism & Theory.
- Q: What edition of 'Native Intelligence' is available? A: The available edition of 'Native Intelligence' is the First Edition.
- Q: Does 'Native Intelligence' include any notable literary works for analysis? A: 'Native Intelligence' closely engages with works by authors such as Rohinton Mistry, Salman Rushdie, and Arundhati Roy.
- Q: What is the condition rating for this book? A: 'Native Intelligence' is rated in acceptable condition.