This document provides an overview of key concepts in post-colonialism and literature. It discusses theorists like Foucault, Gramsci, and Said and their ideas around discourse, power, hegemony, and orientalism. It also outlines approaches to analyzing literature through a post-colonial lens, such as rereading canonical works, studying representations of colonial subjects, and examining works from colonies. It defines post-colonialism and provides guidance on reading texts through a post-colonial framework. Finally, it briefly discusses concepts like mimicry, nation, and the relationship between colonialism and nationalism.