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​ 🌍 Third World Literature (English Literature) ✨ Introduction Third World Literature refers to the body of literary works produced in countries of Asia, Africa, and Latin America, especially those that experienced colonial rule under European powers. The term gained prominence during the Cold War to describe nations that were neither aligned with the capitalist “First World” nor the communist “Second World.” In literature, it highlights voices from marginalized, colonized, and developing societies. Writers such as Chinua Achebe , Salman Rushdie , and Ngũgĩ wa Thiong’o explore themes like colonial oppression, cultural identity, resistance, and hybridity. Today, this field is more commonly studied under the term Postcolonial Literature, which focuses on the lasting effects of colonialism on culture and identity. 📌 What is “Third World Literature”? Third World Literature refers to literary works produced in countries of Asia, Africa, and Latin America, especially those that wer...