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The central aim is to explore the connections between postcolonial studies and memory, emphasizing the impact of historical narratives.

Introduction: Afterlives of empire(s) in the public imagination

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Introduction explores colonial power and memory's role in postcolonial discourse and cultural awareness.

The central aim is to explore the connections between postcolonial studies and memory, emphasizing the impact of historical narratives.
Situates essays within the intersection of postcolonial and memory studies.
Analyzes the significance of public history and the historical imaginary.
Examines aesthetic artifacts and discourses to understand their political implications.
Identifies historical forgetting as key to colonial power persistence.
Highlights the emergence of postcolonial awareness in public debate.
Shows how memory studies contribute to a deeper understanding of postcolonial cultures.

Capoferro et al. (2026) studied this question.

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