Postcolonial Literature and the Rewriting of History: A Critical Analysis of Contemporary Narratives
Keywords:
Postcolonial literature, ResistanceAbstract
Postcolonial literature serves as a critical tool for reinterpreting historical narratives by challenging colonial discourses and giving voice to marginalized perspectives. This study examines how contemporary postcolonial writers reconstruct history through literary techniques, narrative strategies, and thematic concerns. Using a qualitative approach, this research analyzes selected works from authors across different postcolonial contexts, focusing on their reimaginings of historical events, cultural identity, and resistance. The findings reveal that postcolonial narratives not only deconstruct Eurocentric historiography but also offer alternative histories that empower previously silenced communities. These literary interventions have significant implications for understanding cultural memory, national identity, and the politics of historical representation..
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