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Orientalism
Edward Said's seminal work reveals how the Western gaze constructed the "Orient" not as a real place, but as a powerful, often distorted, reflection of its own identity and imperial ambitions.
“Edward Said's seminal work reveals how the Western gaze constructed the "Orient" not as a real place, but as a powerful, often distorted, reflection of its own identity and imperial ambitions.”
— Edward W. Said, Orientalism
Cultural criticism, postcolonialism, power & knowledge
If you've ever questioned the origins of sweeping generalizations about other cultures, or felt the subtle weight of inherited narratives, and this will help you see what to do next.
Edward Said, a towering figure in literary criticism and a founder of postcolonial studies, brought a unique, deeply personal, and rigorously academic lens to understanding the intricate relationship between power, knowledge, and cultural representation.