Saturday 25 May 2019

THE BRITISH EMPIRE AND ENGLISH LITERATURE

Risultati immagini per british colonialism

The British Empire was always about more than just ruling lands; it was a state of mind, a set of beliefs and ideals and a way of looking at the world and making sense of it. Therefore it is no surprise that it left its mark in literature and the arts and that we can use these as a way of tracing its impact and influence.  Read here.
The Victorian period in British history marked the high point of British imperialism. Though the British policy of colonial expansion had begun earlier, during the nineteenth century Britain not only consolidated its existing empire, but also experienced an unprecedented expansion in its colonial possessions. Read here.
The origins of the post-colonial novel can be traced back to a period well before the post-war imperial retreat. Read here.
Here you can find a list of the  best books about colonialism and imperialism.

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