Provides an introduction to the rise of postcolonial literatures in English through close readings of seminal novels. This book explains the emergence of theoretical discourse from these close readings, drawing extensively upon leading indigenous and western critics and theorists.

"The Postcolonial Novel" provides a concise and invaluable introduction to the rise of postcolonial literatures in English through close readings of seminal novels. These novels which continue to generate debate long after publication and have influenced the ways in which we think about literature and literary studies provide an ideal entry point to the subject for students. Each main chapter begins with a helpful introductory overview, and then closely reads a key novel before moving on to examine the impact and significance of that particular text. The book as a whole works to introduce and explain the emergence of theoretical discourse from these close readings, drawing extensively upon leading indigenous and western critics and theorists. Students will be encouraged to use this book to debate a wide range of critical issues that have been generated by postcolonial literatures. Richard J. Lane is Professor of English, Malaspina University-College, Canada.

Preface &
Acknowledgements Chapter One - Introducing the Postcolonial Novel in English Chapter Two - The
Counter-Canonical Novel Chapter Three - Alternative Historiographies Chapter Four - National Consciousness Chapter Five
- Interrogating Subjectivity Chapter Six - Recoding Narrative Chapter Seven - The Rushdie Affair Chapter Eight - The Optical Unconscious Conclusion - Ending with Obasan &
An Interrupted Panorama Bibliography Index