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Subrat SaurabhAuthor of Kuch Woh Pal
‘Critical Musings: Contextualizing Literatures’ is a compendium of lectures that were delivered as part of the Hopkins Lecture Series by stalwarts from across the continent. Each of the lectures that are published, critique, and creatively engage with the stories (issues) that are socially and academically relevant. They also offer diverse perspectives and invite the reader to think beyond rigid conventions and outdated traditions. The primary objective of this book is to enhance the quality of thinking and to broaden the horizon of our understanding by exposing the reader to opinions and perspectives that are uncanny and unorthodox in nature.
Jerrin Chandan S
Jerrin Chandan S is a lecturer, writer, and filmmaker from Bengaluru, India. As an academic, he has taught and explored critical areas such as Postcolonial Studies, Literary Theory and Cultural Studies. His writings are predominantly built around the themes of identity and social justice. His films, that promote dialogue and creative negotiation in a multi-cultural context of India, have been part of various international and national film festivals across the globe. The broad area of his research inquires into the intersections of literature and cinema in defining identities and power relations. At present, he is the Head of the Department of English, St Joseph's Evening College, Bangalore.
