English Literature A-Level
Colonialism and History
What Colonialism and History means in English Literature A-Level, as defined for OCR.
Definition of Colonialism and History
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The complex legacies of colonialism and the Middle Passage, from which Walcott reclaims history from European domination to forge a postcolonial Caribbean identity.
Topics that use Colonialism and History
- 5e. Literature post-1900 (Non-exam assessment component) suggested texts - CARIBBEAN EXPERIENCE (OCR A-Level)
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- Displacement and exile
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