In 19th century India, Viswanathan points out, the English literary text functioned as a mirror of the ideal Englishman in his most perfect state. The literature became a mask for economic expoloitation that camouflaged the material activities of the colonizing British government. In effect, the British goal was to create "brown Englishmen" in the service of the state and its mercantile objectives. This intellectually lively argument is covered in full by the author as her story unfolds. Viswanathan shows how the English ...
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In 19th century India, Viswanathan points out, the English literary text functioned as a mirror of the ideal Englishman in his most perfect state. The literature became a mask for economic expoloitation that camouflaged the material activities of the colonizing British government. In effect, the British goal was to create "brown Englishmen" in the service of the state and its mercantile objectives. This intellectually lively argument is covered in full by the author as her story unfolds. Viswanathan shows how the English studies introduced in India under British colonial rule came to be a most effective form of political control and how this abetted voluntary cultural assimilation. The author argues that challenges to the literary canon must take account of the role of Empire in the creation of modern English studies.
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This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside. This book has hardback covers. Clean from markings. In fair condition, suitable as a study copy. Dust jacket in fair condition. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item, 550grams, ISBN: 9780571143337.
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Good Condition. Dust jacket is fully intact, only lightly rubbed at edges. Pages clean and unmarked, with minor age-fading. Sound and serviceable overall. Publisher's note: In 19th-century India, the author points out, the English literary text functioned as a mirror of the ideal Englishman in his most perfect state. According to the author, the literature became a mask for exploitation that camouflaged the material activities of the colonizing British government. Size: 23.4 x 15.6 cm. 208 pp. Text is in English. Shipped Weight: Under 500 grams. Category: Literature & Literary; 1800-1999; India in literature; English literature--19th century--History and criticism; English literature--20th century--History and criticism; Indic literature--19th century--History and criticism; English literature--Study and teaching--India--History--19th century; Politics and literature--India--History--19th century; Education--Political aspects--India--History--19th century; English Language; ISBN: 0571143334. ISBN/EAN: 9780571143337. Add. Inventory No: 240128RMR013109.
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