“This book is an unconventional and thought-provoking examination of how literature has portrayed cities and villages. The contributors’ compelling analysis challenges traditional interpretations, making it an essential read for academics and enthusiasts interested in the dynamic interplay between literature and place. It revisits the pastoral from the perspective of not just European literature but from post-colonial Indian and African literatures as well.“ —Dr Parveen Kumari, Assistant Professor of English, Central University of Jammu

“This book is an unconventional and thought-provoking examination of how literature has portrayed cities and villages. The contributors’ compelling analysis challenges traditional interpretations, making it an essential read for academics and enthusiasts interested in the dynamic interplay between literature and place. It revisits the pastoral from the perspective of not just European literature but from post-colonial Indian and African literatures as well.“ —Dr Parveen Kumari, Assistant Professor of English, Central University of Jammu

“This book is an unconventional and thought-provoking examination of how literature has portrayed cities and villages. The contributors’ compelling analysis challenges traditional interpretations, making it an essential read for academics and enthusiasts interested in the dynamic interplay between literature and place. It revisits the pastoral from the perspective of not just European literature but from post-colonial Indian and African literatures as well.“ —Dr Parveen Kumari, Assistant Professor of English, Central University of Jammu