Confronting the Widening Gyres of the Empire: A Postcolonial Analysis of the Power Shifts in Chinua Achebe’s Things Fall Apart.

Name: Confronting the Widening Gyres of the Empire: A Postcolonial Analysis of the Power Shifts in Chinua Achebe’s Things Fall Apart.
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Chinmay Routray

Sep 2024 · Evincepub Publishing

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In the 19th century, European colonialism imposed a hegemonic grip over Africa, profoundly disrupting indigenous societies. Chinua Achebe, a seminal figure in postcolonial literature, embarked on an intentional mission to decolonize the literary canon through his writings, particularly by restoring Igbo culture as a means to counteract colonial legacies. This book offers a critical exploration of Achebe’s Things Fall Apart, analysing how colonialism restructures power dynamics within Igbo society and how Achebe as a postcolonial writer reappropriates this power. By employing an interdisciplinary approach, this book analyses the pre-colonial power configurations in Igbo society. It then advances a postcolonial analysis of the colonial usurpation of power from the indigenous Igbo centre, before culminating in an examination of Achebe’s linguistic strategies as a tool for decolonization, aimed at reappropriating power back to the indigenous Igbo centre. This book is an indispensable resource for scholars and researchers of postcolonial literature and is aimed at providing an in-depth understanding of colonial disruption to indigenous societies while simultaneously emphasizing the pivotal role of literature and language in restoring cultural agency to the native context.

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Chinmay Routray is an accomplished author and scholar whose work spans contemporary fiction, critical non-fiction, and academic discourse. His novel, The Onfray Illusion, has received critical acclaim for its intricate narrative and philosophical depth, marking a significant contribution to contemporary fiction. In the realm of non-fiction, Routray has contributed to work conducting an incisive analysis of the National Education Policy 2020, providing a strategic imperative for understanding its impact on India’s educational landscape. Routray’s scholarly articles have been featured in esteemed international peer-reviewed journals, focusing on the complexities of the Indian working class within the broader socio-economic framework. Beyond academic writing, Routray engages with a broader audience through contributions to youth-oriented magazines such as Reflection 2020, where he provides insightful commentary on current socio-political events in India. Routray's writing encompasses a deep commitment to exploring the intersections of culture, politics, and society. His work not only reflects a nuanced understanding of contemporary issues but also offers a visionary recalibration of existing paradigms, making him a distinctive voice in both popular and academic circles.

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