Life Writing, Representation and Identity 1st Edition

Life Writing, Representation and Identity by Mukul Chaturvedi (1st Edition) offers a lucid, authoritative exploration of how personal narratives shape and reflect the self. This compelling volume draws readers into the world of life-writing—memoir, autobiography, diaries and testimony—unpacking the techniques and theories that govern representation, voice and the politics of identity.

Rich in critical insight yet accessible in tone, Chaturvedi navigates intersections of memory, gender, caste, nation and diasporic belonging, making the book especially relevant for students and scholars of literature, cultural studies and South Asian studies. Practical close readings sit alongside theoretical frameworks, helping readers understand how narrative choices—point of view, chronology, rhetoric—work to construct believable selves and contested histories.

Whether you are a postgraduate student researching autobiography, a creative writer refining a personal narrative, or a general reader fascinated by identity and representation, this 1st Edition balances academic rigor with real-world relevance. It highlights contemporary debates in life-writing and provides tools to critically assess texts from India, the wider South Asian region and beyond, offering a geographically informed perspective that enhances comparative reading.

Engaging case studies and clear explanations make complex ideas usable: learn how memory is curated, how voice negotiates authenticity, and how social structures imprint on personal stories. The book’s thoughtful approach encourages deeper reflection on who gets to tell which stories and why those stories matter.

Discover a definitive guide to life-writing that blends scholarship with readability. Add Life Writing, Representation and Identity by Mukul Chaturvedi (1st Edition) to your collection today—essential for courses, research and anyone passionate about narrative and selfhood.

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