The book looks at the impact that the idea and institution of nationhood have had on the constituents of India in the contemporary postcolonial period. It provides a critical analysis through a variety of perspectives––historical, philosophical, literary, and gendered, and locates the nation and its “discontents”, along with its nationalist agenda firmly within the context of the contemporary perceived modernity. The book also engages with the colonial legacy that the ‘nation’ had to endure for two hundred years. It discusses key themes such as nationalism in the contemporary Indian context, the concept of Hindutva, Islam nationalism, and queer nationalism. An important contribution, this book will be of interest to students and scholars of India studies, Indian politics, Third World studies, postcolonial studies, gender studies, nation studies, and history.

Dr. Siddhartha Biswas is Associate Professor of English, University of Calcutta. Prior to this, he taught at St Paul’s Cathedral Mission College for almost two decades. His doctoral work was based on the screenplays of Harold Pinter. He was awarded the Charles Wallace India Trust Fellowship and has produced extensive literature on Popular Culture. He has written several articles in reputable national and international journals, also including an array of books such as Theatre Theory and Performance (2017) and Looking for Home: Journey and Boundary in Postmodern Texts (2020). Additionally, he has translated various literary works, such as notable translation of The Merchant of Venice and Twelfth Night (2014). His academic interests encompass Postmodern Theatre, Translation Studies and Popular Culture.

• Publisher: Taylor & Francis Group
• Publisher Imprint: Rout India
• Publication Date: April 1, 2025
• Pages: 212
• ISBN13: 9781032962818
• Item Weight: 850 grams
• Original Price: 1295.0 INR
• Edition: South Asia Edition
• Binding: Hardcover