Hybrid Tapestries: The Development of Pakistani Literature In English

Hybrid Tapestries: The Development of Pakistani Literature in English

Author: Muneeza Shamsie
Binding: Paperback
Category: Literary Criticism, Pakistani Literature, English Literature, Cultural Studies
Recommended For:
Literature students, researchers, critics, educators, and readers interested in Pakistani English literature, postcolonial studies, and South Asian writing.

Key Points 

• Comprehensive Literary History:
  Traces the development of Pakistani literature in English from its pre-colonial and colonial roots to the present-day vibrant literary landscape.

• Profiles of Pioneers:
  Features detailed chapters on thirteen significant writers, from early post-Partition figures like Shahid Suhrawardy and Ahmed Ali to contemporary authors like Kamila Shamsie and Mohsin Hamid.

• Multiple Literary Genres:
  Covers poetry, fiction, drama, and memoirs, illustrating the breadth and diversity of Pakistani English writing.

• Connection Between Homeland and Diaspora:
  Explores the interplay between writers based in Pakistan and those in the diaspora, highlighting their shared themes and unique perspectives.

• Sociopolitical Context:
  Examines how literature reflects and responds to Pakistan’s evolving political, cultural, and historical realities.

• Critical Insight:
  Provides scholarly analysis while remaining accessible to general readers, bridging academic research and literary appreciation.