Contemporary revolutions: turning back to the future in 21st-century literature and art

Returning to revolution's original meaning of 'cycle', 'Contemporary Revolutions' explores how 21st-century writers, artists and performers re-engage the arts of the past to reimagine a present and future encompassing revolutionary commitments to justice and freedom.

Dealing with histories of colonialism, slavery, genocide, civil war and gender and class inequities, essays examine literature and arts of Africa, Europe, the Middle East, the Pacific Islands and the United States.