Call For Book Chapters:
We invitee book-chapter proposals for a forthcoming interdisciplinary volume on the subject of "Postcoloniality, Indigenousness, and National Consciousness in Select Literature(s) and Film(s)" under the consideration of Vernon Press.
‘National
consciousness’ and careful registering of so-called ‘indigenousness’
are two important features which seem to have found their easy but
steady ways into novels, poetry, and numerous films produced all over
the world, following the conclusion of the First World War. On the one
hand, the imperialists have used them to assert and sustain their
identity as colonisers; on the other, in countries of Africa and in
India, these became significant postcolonial features which, in turn,
led to an increased struggle to gain independence from imperialist
domination. The situation seems to be little different even in the
post-Second World War-world. Currently, writers and filmmakers have
found completely newer means to assert their indigenousness, which
include restructuring of myths and retelling of old tales of battles and
struggles. These have significantly contributed to the pronounced
postcoloniality of the present century.
The proposed anthology of
critical writings aims to collect essays which focus on how national
consciousness and expression of indigenousness have come to be regularly
explored in post-1918 (a) English Literature and Films; (b) American
Literature and Films; (c) Australian Literature and Films; (d) African
Literatures in English and Films; and (e) Indian English writings and
Indian movies.
If you are interested in contributing to
the book, please submit your abstract (200-220 words), and biography
(100 words, affiliation research field and 3-4 publication list) by 15th May 2022 to the book-editor Prof. (Dr.) Pinaki Roy, monkaaroy@gmail.com, with C.C. to pinaki@raiganjuniversity.ac.in
If you are accepted, we will ask you to consider the following publication details:
Deadline for full article: 31st August 2022
Length: 6,500 - 8,500 words including endnotes and bibliography,
Style: M.L.A.-style of citations (preferably as per the specifications of M.L.A. 6th edition)
Submission: monkaaroy@gmail.com, with C.C. to pinaki@raiganjuniversity.ac.in
Contact Info: Prof. (Dr.) Pinaki Roy
Contact Email: monkaaroy@gmail.com