Tracing the trajectory of magical realism in Bangladeshi literature
This thesis is submitted in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of Bachelor of Arts in English, 2024.
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10361-239752024-09-11T08:51:01Z Tracing the trajectory of magical realism in Bangladeshi literature Fariha, Tabassum Sayara Mowtushi ,Dr. Mahruba T. Department of English and Humanities, Brac University Bangladeshi Literature World Literature Magical Realism Magic realism (Literature)--Fiction. English literature. This thesis is submitted in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of Bachelor of Arts in English, 2024. Cataloged from PDF version of thesis. Includes bibliographical references (pages 49-55). Magical realism is a popular literary genre that suits both postcolonialism and postmodernism. Many countries, including Bangladesh, have contributed to this genre because of its postcolonial characteristics of making political commentaries with contemporary social relevance within a fantastical backdrop. However, academic research needs to adequately investigate Bangladeshi magical realism's contents, which blends the country's political history with local myths and fables. Therefore, this paper aims to thoroughly study Bangladeshi magical realist works to untangle the complex web built by the renowned writers of the country's region and compile those works. Employing an in-depth examination of Syed Waliullah's Kado Nodi Kado (Cry! River, Cry) Akhteruzzaman Elias' Khowabnama (Dream Epic), Nasrin Jahan's Chondrolekhar Jadubistar (Magical expansion of Chondrolekha) and Shahidul Zahir's Kathure O Darkar (Woodcutter and Raven), this research aims to reveal the sources of inspiration for their respective works and charts the development of magical realist literature in Bangladesh. Additionally, this study delves into the historical and sociocultural backdrop that has uniquely shaped the creation and evolution of magical realist literature in Bangladesh. It also underscores how the local political influence and local folklore shaped the classic methodologies to incorporate magical realism, following a significant trend in the country's literary landscape. In the end, this investigation hopes to advance knowledge about how Bangladeshi writers use magical realism as a lens through which to interact with myth, reality, and the paranormal while also highlighting the intricacies of their society, cultural identity, and expression. Tabassum Sayara Fariha B.A. in English 2024-09-05T03:31:06Z 2024-09-05T03:31:06Z ©2024 2024-05 Thesis ID 20103076 http://hdl.handle.net/10361/23975 en Brac University theses are protected by copyright. They may be viewed from this source for any purpose, but reproduction or distribution in any format is prohibited without written permission. 55 pages application/pdf Brac University |
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