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Abstract David Damrosch’s formulation of world literature has energized the field but struggles to include texts that circulate but are not “read as literature.” This essay takes up the case of songs, and particularly Bhojpuri songs, and follows their trajectory of circulation and of linguistic adaptation to prise open this formulation and make space for songs and oral literature.

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Journal of World Literature
Published
2024-11-27
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https://doi.org/10.1163/24056480-00902006
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Digital Humanities and Scholarship
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Soft Texts

Francesca Orsini
Journal of World Literature
Digital Humanities and Scholarship
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Soft Texts

Francesca Orsini
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Abstract

Abstract David Damrosch’s formulation of world literature has energized the field but struggles to include texts that circulate but are not “read as literature.” This essay takes up the case of songs, and particularly Bhojpuri songs, and follows their trajectory of circulation and of linguistic adaptation to prise open this formulation and make space for songs and oral literature.

Journal of World LiteratureVol. 9(3)
University of London (GB), SOAS University of London (GB)
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Digital Humanities and Scholarship
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