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The Travels of Mirza Abu Taleb Khan: in Asia, Africa, and Europe, during the years 1799, 1800, 1801, 1802, and 1803 (Broadview E,Used
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In 1810, the orientalist scholar Charles Stewart translated and published an extraordinary travel narrative written by a Persianspeaking Indian poet and scholar named Mirza Abu Talib Khan. At the turn of the century, Abu Talib travelled from India to Africa, and on to Ireland, England, and France, where he recorded his observations of European culture with wit and precision. The narratives vital and controversial account of British imperial society is one of the earliest examples of a colonial subject addressing the cultural dynamics of metropolitan Britain, and its complex critique of empire challenges many preconceptions about intercultural relations during this era. Following his European sojourn, Abu Talibs remarkable Shi'ite pilgrimage through present day Turkey and Iraq further enhances his meditation on the encounter between Islam and European modernity.This Broadview edition includes a critical introduction and chronologies of the lives and works of Mirza Abu Talib and Charles Stewart. The appendices offer contemporary reviews of the narrative, selections of British orientalist discourse, and examples of protoethnographic writing from the period.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main theme of 'The Travels of Mirza Abu Taleb Khan'? A: The main theme explores intercultural relations and critiques British imperial society through the observations of Mirza Abu Talib Khan during his travels across Asia, Africa, and Europe at the turn of the 19th century.
- Q: Who translated and published this travel narrative? A: The travel narrative was translated and published by the orientalist scholar Charles Stewart in 1810.
- Q: What type of binding does this edition have? A: This edition is available in paperback binding.
- Q: What is the significance of Mirza Abu Talib Khan's observations? A: His observations provide a vital and controversial account of European culture, offering a unique perspective from a colonial subject that critiques the dynamics of empire.
- Q: How many pages does this book contain? A: The book contains a total of 458 pages.
- Q: What additional content does this Broadview edition include? A: This edition includes a critical introduction, chronologies of the lives and works of Mirza Abu Talib and Charles Stewart, as well as contemporary reviews and selections of British orientalist discourse.
- Q: When was 'The Travels of Mirza Abu Taleb Khan' published? A: This edition was published on November 20, 2008.
- Q: Is the book suitable for academic study? A: Yes, the book is suitable for academic study as it contains critical analysis and historical context useful for understanding colonial perspectives.
- Q: What genre does this book belong to? A: The book belongs to the genre of world literature, specifically focusing on travel narratives and historical accounts.
- Q: Can this book provide insights into the cultural dynamics of the early 19th century? A: Yes, the book offers insights into the cultural dynamics of metropolitan Britain and the interactions between Islam and European modernity during the early 19th century.