Crossing Borders: Post 1980 Subcontinental Writing in English

Book Details:

• Author: Jasbir Jain

• Publisher: Rawat Publications

• Language: English

• ISBN: 8131602516

• Pages: 270

• Cover: Hardcover

• Dimensions: 8.7 x 5.7 x 0.9 inches

• Release Date: 30-12-2009

About the Book:
Crossing Borders: Post 1980 Subcontinental Writing in English delves into the movement of cultures, ideas, and peoples across both geographic and intellectual boundaries. The book reflects on how borders—physical, linguistic, cultural, and even psychological—both constrain and liberate us, often engaging our ‘will’ even without conscious realization. Each act of crossing brings the pain of separation, the joy of discovery, and a subtle radicalism that forges new connections.

This compelling volume addresses a wide array of themes:

• Migrations of people and histories across time and space

• Crossing linguistic, generic, and disciplinary boundaries

• Experiences of nostalgia, loss, and the recovery of faith

• Violence, terrorism, and transnational networks that transcend the nation-state

• Gender heterogeneities, alternative subjectivities, and the emerging third gender

• Institutional breakdowns and evolving socio-cultural realities

The contributions from eminent authors and scholars—including Nayantara Sahgal, Jean Arasanayagam, Suniti Namjoshi, Keki Daruwalla, E.V. Ramakrishnan, Usha Bande, Sudha Shastri, Savyasaachi Jain, Shyamala Narayan, Purabi Panwar, and Jasbir Jain—bring together diverse perspectives that challenge traditional boundaries and encourage further explorations.

This book is an essential read for students, researchers, and literature enthusiasts interested in South Asian studies, postcolonial literature, gender studies, and cultural transitions.

About the Author / Editor:
Jasbir Jain, a renowned critic and writer, formerly with the University of Rajasthan, has made significant contributions to comparative studies and literary criticism. A K.K. Birla Fellow, she has a deep interest in the interplay of ideas, ideologies, and creative expression. Her notable works include Beyond Postcolonialism: Dreams and Realities of a Nation (2007) and Films, Literature and Culture: Deepa Mehta’s Elements Trilogy (2007).