Book review about: Black Avatar and Other Essays, by Amit Majmudar (2023).

  • Luciana Sanguiné Pontifícia Universidade Católica do Rio Grande do Sul (PUCRS)
Keywords: colorism, pos-colonialism, cultural identity, India

Abstract

Amit Majmudar’s Black Avatar and Other Essays (2023) examines the intersections of colonialism, colorism, and cultural identity in India. The book combines literary criticism, philosophical reflections, and autobiography to examine how aesthetic and racial patterns have been shaped historically. Majmudar engages with theorists such as Fanon, Said, and Bhabha, exploring the impact of colonialism on the self-image of postcolonial peoples. While it offers a profound analysis, it could expand its connections to other colonized regions. The book’s response has generated significant debate, reflecting its relevance both to academia and to a wider audience.

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Majmudar, A. (2023). Black Avatar and Other Essays. Cincinnati, Acre Books. Acesso em: 7 jan. 2025.

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Published
2025-06-30
How to Cite
Sanguiné, L. (2025). Book review about: Black Avatar and Other Essays, by Amit Majmudar (2023). Memoria Americana. Cuadernos De Etnohistoria, 33(1), 126-127. https://doi.org/10.34096/mace.v33i1.16857
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