We are pleased to announce the call for papers for an upcoming edited book entitled “Violence

and Postcolonial Marginalities in South Asian Literature” to be published in Lexington Books,

Rowman & Littlefield, U.S.A. This edited book aims to explore the intricate intersections of

violence and marginality within the context of South Asian literature.

Postcolonial literature, with its diverse voices and narratives, has been instrumental in

articulating the complex realities of societies grappling with the repercussions of colonialism

and other forms of precarity. In the context of South Asia, a region marked by rich cultural

diversity and historical complexities, the intersections of postcolonialism, violence, and

literature become particularly salient. This edited volume, titled “Violence and Postcolonial

Marginalities in South Asian Literature,” seeks to explore the multifaceted dimensions of

violence represented in the literature of South Asia. The proposed volume aims to shed light

on the intricate relationships between colonial legacies, social structures, and violence in the

South Asian region.

Suggested Sub-themes

The following themes are not mutually exclusive and should not be taken as indicative of the

final organisation of the book but rather aim to suggest questions and orientations for

contributors.

1. Colonial Legacies and Their Impact: Understanding how the historical baggage of

colonialism shapes contemporary forms of violence in South Asian literary narratives.

2. Intersectionality and Environmental Violence: Examining the disproportionate

environmental burdens borne by marginalized communities.

3. Ethnic, Religious, and Communal Tensions: Analysing how literature reflects and

critiques the tensions arising from diverse ethnic, religious, and communal identities, often

leading to violence.

4. Violence of Caste: Understanding the making of vulnerable caste bodies and identities in

Literature.

5. Subaltern Voices and Resistance: Exploring narratives of resistance against oppressive

structures, highlighting the agency of marginalized voices.

6. Trauma and Memory: Unpacking the ways in which literature grapples with the traumatic

experiences of historical events and the collective memory of violence. 

7. Gendered Violence: Examining the representation of gender-based violence in literature

and its intersectionality with broader social issues.

Important Dates:

Abstract Submission Deadline: 1st of June 2024.

Notification of Acceptance: 1st of July 2024.

Full Paper Submission Deadline: 1st of November 2024.

Tentative Publication: July 2025.

For inquiries and submissions, please contact postcolonialviolence@gmail.com. We look

forward to receiving your contributions and engaging in insightful discussions on the

complexities of violence and postcolonial marginalities in South Asian literature.

Submission and Formatting Procedures:

Abstracts length: 250 words, accompanied by a brief bio, of the author(s).

Submission should be submitted to: postcolonialviolence@gmail.com

Word limit for the full paper submission: 6,000 to 7,000 words, including references.

Formatting style: 17th Chicago Manual of Style. 12pt. Times New Roman font, double-spaced.

There is no publication fee.

Note: Acceptance of the abstract does not automatically mean the acceptance of the paper. The

acceptance of the full paper will depend on the quality of the paper and the reviewers’ decision.

Editor(s)

Dr Zakir Hussain: Assistant Professor, Department of English, University of Ladakh, India.

Ghulam Rabani: Senior Doctoral Fellow, Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee, India.

Rajbir Samal: Lecturer of English, Atal Behari College, Bhadrak, Odisha, India.