Book review about: Black Avatar and Other Essays, by Amit Majmudar (2023).
Amit Majmudar’s Black Avatar and Other Essays (2023) examines the intersections of colonialism, colorism, and cultural identity in India. The book combines literary criticism, philosophical reflections, and autobiography to examine how aesthetic and racial patterns have been shaped historically. Maj...
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Sección Etnohistoria, Instituto de Ciencias Antropológicas. FFyL, UBA
2025
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| Acceso en línea: | http://revistascientificas.filo.uba.ar/index.php/MA/article/view/16857 |
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| Sumario: | Amit Majmudar’s Black Avatar and Other Essays (2023) examines the intersections of colonialism, colorism, and cultural identity in India. The book combines literary criticism, philosophical reflections, and autobiography to examine how aesthetic and racial patterns have been shaped historically. Majmudar engages with theorists such as Fanon, Said, and Bhabha, exploring the impact of colonialism on the self-image of postcolonial peoples. While it offers a profound analysis, it could expand its connections to other colonized regions. The book’s response has generated significant debate, reflecting its relevance both to academia and to a wider audience. |
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