The Mauritian Novel: Fictions of Belonging

Author:   Julia Waters
Publisher:   Liverpool University Press
Volume:   56
ISBN:  

9781786941497


Pages:   248
Publication Date:   08 January 2019
Format:   Hardback
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Author:   Julia Waters
Publisher:   Liverpool University Press
Imprint:   Liverpool University Press
Volume:   56
ISBN:  

9781786941497


ISBN 10:   178694149
Pages:   248
Publication Date:   08 January 2019
Audience:   College/higher education ,  Professional and scholarly ,  Tertiary & Higher Education ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In Print   Availability explained
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Table of Contents

Acknowledgements Introduction: The Problem of Belonging in Mauritius 1. Belonging to the Moment: Carl de Souza’s Les Jours Kaya 2. Belonging to the Island: Nathacha Appanah’s Blue Bay Palace and Ananda Devi’s Ève de ses décombres 3. Belonging Nowhere: Shenaz Patel’s Le Silence des Chagos 4. Everyday Belonging: Bertrand de Robillard’s L’Homme qui penche and Une interminable distraction au monde 5. Nomadic Belonging: Amal Sewtohul’s Histoire d’Ashok et d’autres personnages de moindre importance and Made in Mauritius Conclusion: Over the Rainbow Bibliography Index

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In this insightful book, Julia Waters provides new perspectives to chart the Mauritian 21st century novel - these stimulating and provocative essays illustrate the challenge provided by both the varied subject matter and the critical lenses adopted. Kumari R Issur, University of Mauritius


Reviews'In this insightful book, Julia Waters provides new perspectives to chart the Mauritian 21st century novel - these stimulating and provocative essays illustrate the challenge provided by both the varied subject matter and the critical lenses adopted.' Kumari R Issur, University of Mauritius


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Julia Waters is Professor of Contemporary Literature in French at the University of Reading.

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