Dawit Dibekulu¹* and Tesfaye Dagnew²

¹PhD Candidate in Literature, Department of English Language and Literature, Faculty of Humanities, Bahir Dar University, Bahir Dar, Ethiopia
¹Associate Professor in Literature, Department of English Language and Literature, Faculty of Humanities, Bahir Dar University, Bahir Dar, Ethiopia

*Corresponding Author: Dawit Dibekulu, PhD Candidate in Literature, Department of English Language and Literature, Faculty of Humanities, Bahir Dar University, Bahir Dar, Ethiopia.

Received: April 16, 2024; Published: April 30, 2024

Abstract

Bathed in the vibrant hues of multiculturalism, "world literature" explodes beyond its Eurocentric past. Comparative literature, once a quest for universality, now stumbles at the crossroads. Aristotle's mimesis, a grand mirror reflecting Western echoes, still whispers, yet a kaleidoscope of diverse voices clamor for attention. Can comparative literature fashion a lens that captures not just familiar notes but the symphony of every tongue? This essay wrestles with this dissonance, seeking a harmony where each cultural narrative finds its rightful place. It delves into the challenges of embracing difference, daring to imagine a chorus where every voice sings not in unison, but in vibrant counterpoint, composing a richer, truer melody of human experience.

Keywords: Comparative Literature; Age of Multiculturalism; Challenges

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Citation

Citation: Dawit Dibekulu and Tesfaye Dagnew. “Beyond Borders: Redefining Comparative Literature in an Age of Multiculturalism".Acta Scientific Computer Sciences 6.5 (2024): 10-15.

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