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1. Said, Edward W. - Orientalism (1978): A seminal work in postcolonial studies that discusses the Western construction of the "Orient" and the cultural implications of colonialism.

2. Fanon, Frantz - The Wretched of the Earth (1961): An exploration of the psychological and cultural impacts of colonialism, with emphasis on revolutionary change.

3. Spivak, Gayatri Chakravorty - Can the Subaltern Speak? (1988): A critical essay examining representation and the voices of marginalized groups.

4. Bhabha, Homi K. - The Location of Culture (1994): Introduces concepts such as hybridity, mimicry, and the "third space."

1. Achebe, Chinua - Things Fall Apart (1958): A novel examining the impact of British colonialism on traditional Igbo society in Nigeria.

2. Rushdie, Salman - Midnight's Children (1981): A novel that explores post-independence India through magic realism.

3. Kincaid, Jamaica - A Small Place (1988): A critical reflection on colonialism in the Caribbean and the impacts on Antigua.

4. Roy, Arundhati - The God of Small Things (1997): Explores caste and colonial legacies in post-independence India.

5. Ngugi wa Thiong'o - Decolonising the Mind (1986): A discussion on the importance of linguistic freedom and reclaiming indigenous languages.

1. Ashcroft, Bill, Griffiths, Gareth, and Tiffin, Helen - The Empire Writes Back: Theory and Practice in Post-Colonial Literatures (1989): An essential text in postcolonial theory, discussing the development of postcolonial literature.

2. Loomba, Ania - Colonialism/Postcolonialism (1998): Provides a comprehensive overview of the main themes and thinkers in postcolonial studies.

3. Young, Robert J.C. - Postcolonialism: An Historical Introduction (2001): A historical overview that maps the development of postcolonial thought.

4. Nandy, Ashis - The Intimate Enemy: Loss and Recovery of Self Under Colonialism (1983): Examines the psychological impact of colonialism on both colonizers and the colonized.

1. Lorde, Audre - Sister Outsider (1984): Essays that explore the intersection of race, gender, and sexuality in the context of colonialism.

2. Césaire, Aimé - Discourse on Colonialism (1955): A foundational text critiquing European colonialism and its consequences.

3. Hogan, Patrick Colm - Colonialism and Cultural Identity: Crises of Tradition in the Anglophone Literatures of India, Africa, and the Caribbean (2000): Analyzes identity formation in colonial and postcolonial contexts.

4. Phillips, Caryl - Crossing the River (1993): A novel exploring the African diaspora and legacies of slavery and colonialism.

1. Ashcroft, Bill, Griffiths, Gareth, and Tiffin, Helen (Eds.) - Post-Colonial Studies: The Key Concepts (2000): A glossary of key terms in postcolonial theory.

2. Childs, Peter and Williams, R.J. Patrick - An Introduction to Post-Colonial Theory (1997): An accessible introduction to major postcolonial theorists and concepts.

3. Parry, Benita - Postcolonial Studies: A Materialist Critique (2004): Analyzes postcolonial literature from a Marxist perspective, with critiques on various theoretical approaches.