For the Record

Discover the profound exploration of sexuality and the colonial archive in For the Record by Anjali R. Arondekar, published by Duke University Press in 2009. This compelling hardback edition spans 277 pages and delves into critical questions surrounding the interplay between sexuality and history. Arondekar challenges readers to consider why sexuality seeks its truth within historical archives and examines the spatial and temporal logics that drive this inquiry. Furthermore, the book investigates the nature of the 'archive' created through such recuperative hermeneutics. For the Record is an essential read for those interested in the intersections of homosexuality in literature, postcolonialism in India, and the broader implications of literature and history. Engage with this thought-provoking work that invites you to rethink the narratives of sexuality and colonialism.