Literature and the World

 

Publisher's description:

Literature and the World  presents a broad and multifaceted introduction to world literature and globalization. The book provides a brief background and history of the field followed by a wide spectrum of exemplary readings and case studies from around the world. Amongst other aspects of World Literature, the authors look at:

  • New approaches to digital humanities and world literature
  • Ecologies of world literature
  • Rethinking geography in a globalized world
  • Translation
  • Race and political economy

Offering state of the art debates on world literature, this volume is a superb introduction to the field. Its critically thoughtful approach makes this the ideal guide for anyone approaching World Literature.

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author Stefan Helgesson & Mads Rosendahl Thomsen
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London: Routledge

DOI: https://doi.org/10.4324/9781351203678
published 2019