An Analysis of The Kite Runner from the Perspective of New Historicism
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trauma, betrayal and redemption that happened in two generations. From the perspective of new historicism, this paper aims to interpret
how textuality of history and historicity of texts are embodied in The Kite Runner, which reflects the interactive relationship between the
text and history, and helps readers have a deeper understanding of the interaction of cultural, social and historical factors reflected in the novel and the subversion theme of the novel to the mainstream values of Afghan society.
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DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.18686/ahe.v7i21.9563
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