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Comment on Said’s Orientalism as the key to understanding Postcolonial Studies.

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Comment on Said’s Orientalism as the key to understanding Postcolonial Studies Edward Said’s theory of Orientalism is considered a foundational concept in the field of Postcolonial Studies. In his 1978 book titled Orientalism, Said argued that the West (mainly Europe and America) constructed a false and stereotypical image of the East (Asia, the Middle East, […]

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The changing dimensions of the history of a country always leave an impact on its literature. Do you agree? Base your answer on the course that Australian literary studies has taken.

The changing dimensions of the history of a country always leave an impact on its literature. Do you agree? Base your answer on the course that Australian literary studies has taken. Yes, the history of a country strongly influences its literature. Literature often reflects the experiences, struggles, and growth of a nation over time. In