Socioliterary Cultures in South Asia (H.B)

Book Details

• Author: Anisur Rahman

• Publisher: Niyogi Books Pvt. Ltd. (Under the Imprint: Paper Missile)

• Language: English

• Edition: First Edition

• ISBN: 9789386906953

• Pages: 320

• Cover: Hardcover

• Dimensions: 9.3 x 6.4 x 0.9 inches

About The Book

Socioliterary Cultures in South Asia offers a comprehensive exploration of the diverse social, political, and cultural landscapes of South Asia through seventeen scholarly studies. The book is divided into three sections that reflect the intricate and multifaceted nature of South Asian societies, examining authors, texts, and issues across various secular traditions and imaginative realms.

The work delves into the rich heritage of five South Asian countries—India, Pakistan, Afghanistan, Bangladesh, and Sri Lanka—offering a kaleidoscopic view of both ancient and modern cultural heritages. The book explores personal and collective histories, drawing connections between time, memory, and myth, and offers an insightful analysis of how these histories shape the identities of individuals and societies in the region.

One of the book's central themes is the formation of literary canons and identities and the struggle for survival amidst complex ideological frameworks. Rahman draws upon a variety of verbal and performance texts to illustrate the vitality of authorial imagination, hybrid thought patterns, and indigenous forms of expression. In doing so, the book paints a vivid picture of South Asia as a dynamic and culturally rich space, celebrating its diversity rather than presenting an illusory sense of unity.

Socioliterary Cultures in South Asia is an essential read for scholars, students, and anyone interested in understanding the complex and ever-evolving cultural fabric of South Asia, providing a thought-provoking analysis of the region’s literary and sociopolitical landscape.