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The document outlines key proponents of postcolonial literary theory, including Edward Said, Gayatri Chakravorty Spivak, Homi K. Bhabha, Frantz Fanon, and Ngũgĩ wa Thiong'o. Each scholar is noted for their significant contributions, such as Said's analysis of Western representations of the East and Spivak's focus on subaltern voices. Collectively, these theorists challenge Eurocentric perspectives and emphasize the effects of colonialism on literature and culture.

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The document outlines key proponents of postcolonial literary theory, including Edward Said, Gayatri Chakravorty Spivak, Homi K. Bhabha, Frantz Fanon, and Ngũgĩ wa Thiong'o. Each scholar is noted for their significant contributions, such as Said's analysis of Western representations of the East and Spivak's focus on subaltern voices. Collectively, these theorists challenge Eurocentric perspectives and emphasize the effects of colonialism on literature and culture.

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Some of the key proponents of postcolonial literary theory include:

1. Edward Said: A Palestinian-American scholar, Said is considered one of the pioneers of postcolonial
theory. His book "Orientalism" critically analyzes how Western scholars have represented and
constructed the East, particularly the Islamic world.

2. Gayatri Chakravorty Spivak: Spivak, an Indian scholar, is known for her work on the representation of
subaltern voices and the concept of "otherness." Her essay "Can the Subaltern Speak?" is a seminal text
in postcolonial theory.

3. Homi K. Bhabha: An Indian postcolonial theorist, Bhabha focuses on the concept of "hybridity" and
the ambivalent position of the colonized subject. His work explores the ways in which the colonized
people negotiate their cultural identities in response to colonialism.

4. Frantz Fanon: A Martinican psychiatrist and philosopher, Fanon's writings explore the psychological
effects of colonization on the colonized individuals and societies. His book "The Wretched of the Earth"
is a key text in postcolonial theory.

5. Ngũgĩ wa Thiong'o: A Kenyan writer and activist, Thiong'o's work emphasizes the importance of
decolonizing language and literature, advocating for the use of indigenous languages and cultural
expression. He coined the term "literature of decolonization" as a way to counter the dominance of
colonial languages in literature.

These scholars, among many others, have contributed significant ideas and insights to postcolonial
literary theory, challenging Eurocentric perspectives and highlighting the impact of colonialism on
literature and cultural production.

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