Colonizing Language

In "Colonizing Language," Christina Yi delves into the intricate relationship between linguistic nationalism and the establishment of literary canons. Published by Columbia University Press in 2018, this compelling hardback spans 248 pages and offers a thought-provoking examination of Japanese-language cultural production by both Korean and Japanese writers from the 1930s to the 1950s. Yi challenges traditional notions of national literature by revealing how Japanese language ideology has influenced colonial histories. This insightful work invites readers to reconsider the complexities of language and identity within the context of colonialism, making it an essential read for anyone interested in literature, history, and cultural studies. Discover how Yi's analysis reshapes our understanding of literary narratives and their implications in a post-colonial world.