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Philip, Marlene NourbeSe

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Abstract

A poet, essayist, novelist, playwright, and short story writer, Tobago-born Canadian Marlene NourbeSe Philip writes about the history of colonialism and its legacy in relation to peoples of African descent living in the African diaspora. Importantly, Philip's work addresses issues of race, gender, language, memory, class, migration, exile, belonging, sexuality, and the body. In addition, many of Philip's works highlight the blending of Western European, African, and Amerindian cultures, traditions, and mythologies over four centuries of colonial contact in the New World. Forthright in her approach to the postcolonial experience, Philip offers insightful critiques on transatlantic slavery and the legacy of colonialism.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationThe Encyclopedia of Postcolonial Studies
Publisherwiley
Pages1-3
Number of pages3
ISBN (Electronic)9781119076506
ISBN (Print)9781119076513
DOIs
StatePublished - Jan 1 2016

Keywords

  • African diaspora
  • black literature
  • Canadian literature
  • Caribbean literature
  • colonialism
  • gender
  • language
  • language and voice
  • migration
  • mythology
  • postcolonialism
  • race
  • race and ethnicity
  • sexuality and the body

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