Modernist Engagements in Postcolonial Literature

This article delves into the often- neglected nexus of postcolonial literature and Modernism, addressing a critical research gap in literary studies. The primary goal of this paper is to elucidate how Salman Rushdie and J. M. Coetzee ingeniously incorporate and contest the legacy of modernism into their literary works. The findings of this research unveil the impact of modernism on postcolonial narratives, offering a nuanced understanding of how these authors utilize experimental tendencies to interrogate colonial legacies and redefine cultural identities in a transnational context. The article demonstrates that the fusion of distinct literary movements, along with the authors’ cultural hybridity, yields unique narratives that challenge conventional categorizations, enriching the discourse on postcolonial literature.