Literature and the World: Literature and Contemporary Thought

Literature and the World presents a broad and multifaceted introduction to world literature and globalization. The book provides a brief background and history of the field followed by a wide spectrum of exemplary readings and case studies from around the world. Amongst other aspects of World Literature, the authors look at:

• New approaches to digital humanities and world literature
• Ecologies of world literature
• Rethinking geography in a globalized world
• Translation
• Race and political economy

Offering state of the art debates on world literature, this volume is a superb introduction to the field. Its critically thoughtful approach makes this the ideal guide for anyone approaching World Literature.