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The Retrospective Raj

Medicine, Literature and History After Empire

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248 pages

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Focusing on the interplay between medicine and literature, this book analyzes post-imperial fiction from 1950 to 1990, highlighting how authors like J. G. Farrell and Salman Rushdie utilized medical themes to critique the legacy of the British Empire. It presents a unique interdisciplinary approach, merging literary analysis with medical humanities to explore the intricate dynamics between Britain, India, and imperial history. The work draws from diverse literary and archival sources, offering a fresh perspective on the cultural narratives of the era.

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2022, hardcover

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