Postcolonial Theory

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This theory examines the literary works that emerge from the aftermath of colonialism, and explores the ways in which the writing and representation of historical events, social and cultural practices have been impacted by colonial power. Postcolonial criticism involves analyzing a work's portrayal of the colonial history, geography, and cultures and argues for the importance of decolonizing literary studies.