Empire and Poetic Voice

Exploring the intricate dynamics of colonized writers, the book delves into the interplay between metropolitan and indigenous literary traditions. It highlights influential theorists Judith Butler and Homl Elhabiria while reassessing notable Nigerian critics Chinweizu, Jemleand Madubulke. The author introduces a groundbreaking theory of literary identity, linking insights from cognitive science and cultural studies, positing that literary traditions are deeply personal constructs rather than mere group identities, which can be misleading and perilous.