Crossing Borders: Globalization and the Transformation of English Literature

Abstract

This paper explores the impact of globalization on English literature, focusing on how cross-cultural exchanges, migration, and technological interconnectedness have reshaped literary production and reception. It argues that globalization has both expanded English literature into a global phenomenon and challenged the dominance of traditional Anglo-centric canons. By examining postcolonial narratives, diasporic writing, and transnational literary markets, the paper shows how English literature has become a space for negotiating identity, hybridity, and cultural memory. While globalization has democratized access to publishing and diversified literary voices, it also raises concerns about homogenization and commodification. Ultimately, the paper suggests that globalization has not diminished English literature but has reconfigured it into a vibrant, polyphonic field reflecting the complexities of a globalized world.