• Sharma Hitesh Natwarlal

Colonial and postcolonial identities are pivotal themes in modern English literature, reflecting the intricate cultural, social, and political landscapes shaped by British colonialism and its aftermath. This exploration comprises into the depiction of colonial identity in works celebrating the British Empire, such as Rudyard Kipling's "The White Man's Burden," and the examination of orientalism in E.M. Forster's "A Passage to India." Additionally, postcolonial literature navigates themes of identity, decolonization, language, and cultural clash, as seen in Salman Rushdie's "Midnight's Children" and Ngũgĩ wa Thiong'o's "A Grain of Wheat." These literary expressions are deeply rooted in the historical and cultural contexts of colonialism, offering nuanced perspectives on its enduring legacy. Overall, this this paper explores the nuanced portrayal of colonial and postcolonial identities in modern English literature, revealing the enduring legacies and complexities of imperialism through diverse narratives and perspectives.

Colonialism, Postcolonialism, Identity, Literature, Culture, Modernity

"Exploring the Tapestry of Colonial and Postcolonial Identity in Modern English Literature: An In-Depth Examination of Cultural Contexts and Themes", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.10, Issue 12, page no.h470-h475, December-2023, Available :http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR2312759.pdf

"Exploring the Tapestry of Colonial and Postcolonial Identity in Modern English Literature: An In-Depth Examination of Cultural Contexts and Themes", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org | UGC and issn Approved), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.10, Issue 12, page no. pph470-h475, December-2023, Available at : http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR2312759.pdf