The urgency of decolonization in academic discourse highlights the need to challenge entrenched epistemic hierarchies and restructure knowledge production. This book contributes to the decolonization of comparative literature by centering Southeast Asian perspectives, challenging Eurocentric frameworks, and foregrounding intellectual traditions that have been historically marginalized. Decolonization is understood not only as a political process but also as an ongoing intellectual struggle against linguistic hierarchies, cultural erasures, and scholarly exclusions. By critically examining the colonial origins of comparative literature, this volume highlights the importance of rethinking how literary traditions are positioned within global scholarship. It showcases efforts by Southeast Asian scholars to develop alternative methodologies that emphasize regional interconnectedness rather than relying on frameworks imposed by former colonial powers. Ultimately, this book argues that decolonizing comparative literature requires more than expanding its scope—it necessitates a fundamental reorientation of the field. By advocating for new ways of reading, comparing, and theorizing literature, it seeks to contribute to a broader project of intellectual decolonization and epistemic justice.