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The Obsolete Empire: Untimely Belonging in Twentieth-Century British Literature (Hopkins Studies in Modernism)

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Uncover the paradoxes of belonging in the shadow of the British Empire’s decline. This compelling study explores how 20th-century British literature captured “untimely belonging” and “frustrated attachment” among writers like James, Joyce, Lessing, and Naipaul. Delve into how imperial legacies shaped notions of homeland and heritage, challenging postcolonial narratives. Essential reading for scholars and students of Modernist literature, British literature, and cultural studies, this book offers profound insights into enduring questions of identity and cultural attachment. Discover a unique perspective on navigating imperial pasts.

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