Quinn, Riley
Orientalism (The Macat Library)
- ISBN 13:
- 9781912127948
- author:
- Quinn, Riley
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Macat Library
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2017
- Pages:
- 110
- Dimensions:
- 19.81 x 12.9 x 0.58 centimetres
- Genre:
- Fiction & Literature, Literary Criticsm, General
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Edward Said's Orientalism offers a masterful analysis of Western representations of the "Orient". Through close examination of texts and materials, Said explores how implicit assumptions about the East underlie much Western thought and writing. By clarifying the differences between real-world regions and constructed ideas, he provides a powerful tool for critical thought. Said's work is notable for its influential argument that Western representations of the East persistently define it as "other", setting it up in opposition to the West. This analysis has had a significant impact on literary criticism, philosophy, and politics. This book provides an insightful look at the power of interpretation and analysis in understanding complex cultural and historical issues.
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