"The Post-Colonial Critic" is a collection of 12 interviews with Gayatri Spivak, edited by Sarah Harasym. Published in 1990 by Routledge, the book brings together discussions on critical issues such as representation, self-representation, post-colonialism, and multiculturalism. Spivak's interviews, conducted between 1984 and 1988, cover a range of topics, including the relationship between textuality and politics, the role of intellectuals, the influence of French theory on her work, and the challenges of feminist intellectualism. Spivak emphasizes the importance of unlearning privilege and the need to recognize the heterogeneity of experiences and perspectives, particularly in the context of imperialism and colonialism. She also discusses the strategic use of universalism and essentialism in her work, the distinction between feminism and anti-sexism, and the reconciliation of deconstruction, Marxism, and feminism. The book highlights Spivak's contributions to contemporary critical theory and her insights into the complexities of post-colonial critique."The Post-Colonial Critic" is a collection of 12 interviews with Gayatri Spivak, edited by Sarah Harasym. Published in 1990 by Routledge, the book brings together discussions on critical issues such as representation, self-representation, post-colonialism, and multiculturalism. Spivak's interviews, conducted between 1984 and 1988, cover a range of topics, including the relationship between textuality and politics, the role of intellectuals, the influence of French theory on her work, and the challenges of feminist intellectualism. Spivak emphasizes the importance of unlearning privilege and the need to recognize the heterogeneity of experiences and perspectives, particularly in the context of imperialism and colonialism. She also discusses the strategic use of universalism and essentialism in her work, the distinction between feminism and anti-sexism, and the reconciliation of deconstruction, Marxism, and feminism. The book highlights Spivak's contributions to contemporary critical theory and her insights into the complexities of post-colonial critique.