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British Women Writers and the Asiatic Society of Bengal, 1785-1835: Re-Orienting Anglo-India
0Re-orient your understanding of Anglo-India through the lens of pioneering British women writers and the Asiatic Society of Bengal. This vital study reveals how literary figures from 1785-1835 challenged prevailing Orientalist views of India. Moving beyond male contemporaries, these women writers interrogated gender, religion, and identity, offering nuanced critiques of colonial narratives. Essential for students and scholars of Indian history, colonial literature, and gender studies, this book illuminates overlooked intellectual contributions and redefines literary engagement with India.
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Rethinking the Romantic Era: Androgynous Subjectivity and the Recreative in the Writings of Mary Robinson, Samuel Taylor Coleridge, and Mary Shelley
0Explore the British Romantic Era anew with this insightful literary criticism. Delve into the rich interactions between Mary Robinson, Samuel Taylor Coleridge, and Mary Shelley, uncovering how their writings redefined creativity and gender through androgynous subjectivity. This essential read for Indian literature students and scholars challenges canonical boundaries and the male gaze, revealing connections between gender, spirituality, and revolutionary thought. Discover groundbreaking perspectives on works like Frankenstein and Rime of the Ancient Mariner. A must-have for serious readers of British literature.