Abstract :
Abstract The rise of digital technologies has sparked a transformative "turn" in postcolonial literary studies, prompting critical interrogations of the established canon, geographical boundaries, and power dynamics within the field. This article navigates the intricate landscape of this digital turn, exploring its manifold challenges and transformative possibilities.Firstly, it examines how digital platforms and archives are deconstructing traditional colonial narratives and hierarchies by amplifying previously marginalized voices, fostering transnational collaborations, and challenging Eurocentric literary hegemony. Through online publications, digital storytelling initiatives, and collaborative translation projects, postcolonial literature is breaking free from its geographical and linguistic constraints, reclaiming agency and reshaping the literary landscape.Secondly, the article delves into the reconceptualization of space in the digital age. Online spaces create new platforms for literary production and consumption, blurring the lines between author, reader, and text. This virtual terrain offers novel avenues for exploring themes of diaspora, displacement, and identity, challenging traditional notions of place and belonging. The article analyzes how postcolonial writers are creatively engaging with digital spaces, constructing alternative maps and narratives, and reimagining the boundaries of literary form.Furthermore, the article investigates the ethical and political implications of this digital turn. It considers the challenges of digital divides, online censorship, and the potential for cooptation and appropriation within virtual domains. Additionally, it critically explores the impact of globalization and technological capitalism on postcolonial literary production and reception.
Keyword :
Keywords: Cultural Representation, E-Literature, Globalization, Decentralization, Marginalized Voices, Digital Humanities, Literary Space, Canon, Digital Turn, Postcolonial Literature