About the book
Of Irony and Empire is a dynamic, thorough examination of Muslim writers from former European colonies in Africa who have increasingly entered into critical conversations with the metropole. Focusing on the period between World War I and the present, \"the age of irony,\" this book explores the political and symbolic invention of Muslim Africa and its often contradictory representations. Through a critical analysis of irony and resistance in works by writers who come from nomadic areas around the Sahara—Mustapha Tlili (Tunisia), Malika Mokeddem (Algeria), Cheikh Hamidou Kane (Senegal), and Tayeb Salih (Sudan)—Laura Rice offers a fresh perspective that accounts for both the influence of the Western, instrumental imaginary, and the Islamic, holistic one.
Editions of Of Irony and Empire
- Hardcover
- ISBN 9780791472156
- Paperback
- ISBN 9780791472163
- PDF
- ISBN 9780791479520
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Of Irony and Empire is a dynamic, thorough examination of Muslim writers from former European colonies in Africa who have increasingly entered into critical conversations with the metropole. Focusing on the period between World War I and the present, \"the age of irony,\" this book explores the political and symbolic invention of Muslim Africa and its often contradictory representations. Through a critical analysis of irony and resistance in works by writers who come from nomadic areas around the Sahara—Mustapha Tlili (Tunisia), Malika Mokeddem (Algeria), Cheikh Hamidou Kane (Senegal), and Tayeb Salih (Sudan)—Laura Rice offers a fresh perspective that accounts for both the influence of the Western, instrumental imaginary, and the Islamic, holistic one.
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What is Of Irony and Empire about?
Of Irony and Empire is a dynamic, thorough examination of Muslim writers from former European colonies in Africa who have increasingly entered into critical conversations with the metropole. Focusing on the period between World War I and the present, \"the age of irony,\" this book explores the political and symbolic invention of Muslim Africa and its often contradictory representations. Through a critical analysis of irony and resistance in works by writers who come from nomadic areas around the Sahara—Mustapha Tlili (Tunisia), Malika Mokeddem (Algeria), Cheikh Hamidou Kane (Senegal), and Tayeb Salih (Sudan)—Laura Rice offers a fresh perspective that accounts for both the influence of the Western, instrumental imaginary, and the Islamic, holistic one.
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in Of Irony and Empire?
Biography, Literature and Literary studies > Literature: history and criticism
Where can I read a sample of Of Irony and Empire?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9780791472156
How long is Of Irony and Empire and how many pages does it have?
Of Irony and Empire has 251 page(s)
Is Of Irony and Empire part of a series, and can it be read as a standalone?
Yes it is a part of series SUNY series, Explorations in Postcolonial Studies
Who is/are the Author/s of the book Of Irony and Empire?
Laura Rice
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
Of Irony and Empire is available as hardcover(ISBN 9780791472156) and paperback(ISBN 9780791472163) and pdf(ISBN 9780791479520)
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