This work makes for essential reading for all of those interested in the literature of Empire, travel writing and the Middle East.
He analyses the relationship between Empire and author, showing how the one influenced the other, leading to a vast array of texts that might never have been produced had it not been for the ambitions of Imperial Britain. In this elegantly crafted book, James Canton examines over one hundred primary sources, from forgotten gems to the classics of T E Lawrence, Thesiger and Philby. In a similar fashion, as the Empire receded in the wake of World War II, so did the whole tradition of Middle East travel writing. Missionaries, soldiers and spies as well as tourists and explorers started to visit the area, creating an ever bigger supply of writers, and market for their books. Suddenly, ordinary men and women found themselves visiting the region as British influence increased. With the advent of an Imperial presence in the region, as the British seized power in Egypt, the very nature of travel to the Middle East changed.
Read more.Until the 1880s, British travellers to Arabia were for the most part wealthy dilettantes who could fund their travels from private means. The book also offers a deeper look into the famed fiction of Shakespeare, Oscar Wilde, and more, as in-depth literary criticism and interesting authorial biographies give each work of literature a new meaning.įrom Fitzgerald’s The Great Gatsby to Shelley’s Frankenstein, The Literature Book is a must-have for any literature student or fan of fiction. at the Canton Free Library (CFL) plays an important role in providing literary. Stunning images and inspirational quotes jump out from the pages, while detailed plot summaries and feature boxes bring the timeless works of literature to life and set them into their wider social and cultural context. After Thanksgiving, return to check out more holiday book-offerings. The Literature Book features over 100 of the world’s most celebrated books, plays, and poetry, including Latin American and African fiction, and best-selling masterpieces from the most renowned authors ever to have lived. It consists of journal entries, transcriptions of conversations, plus divergences into literature and history. (2016) Exploring more than 100 of the world’s most important literary works and the literary geniuses that created them, this book is the perfect introduction to the subject of literature and writing. James Canton’s book The Oak Papers is a memoir that details his relationships with the natural world in depthspecifically, oak trees.
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