Uncover profound cross-cultural dialogues with this essential literary analysis. This incisive study examines Russian, American, and Canadian texts, exploring the complex intersections of identity and representation through the lens of postmodern cultural theory. The author’s rigorous approach bridges abstract theory with concrete literary works, offering a critical perspective on realism and autobiography. An indispensable resource for scholars and students of comparative literature, cultural studies, and literary theory in India, it illuminates how diverse cultures engage in vital reckonings across texts.