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An increasingly popular genre addressing issues of empire, colonialism, postcolonialism, globalization, gender and politics travel writing offers the reader a movement between the familiar and the unknown.In this volume, Carl Thompson: introduces the genre, outlining competing definitions and key debates provides a broad historical survey from the medieval period to the present day explores the autobiographical dimensions of the form looks at both men and womens travel writing, surveying a range of canonical and more marginal works, drawn from both the colonial and postcolonial era utilises both British and American travelogues to consider the genre's role in shaping the history of both nations.Concise and practical, Travel Writing is the ideal introduction for those new to the subject, as well as a crucial overview of current debates in the field.
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- Q: What is the main focus of 'Travel Writing (The New Critical Idiom)'? A: 'Travel Writing (The New Critical Idiom)' primarily focuses on the genre of travel writing, exploring its definitions, historical context, and the impact of various narratives on themes such as empire, colonialism, and globalization.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of 'Travel Writing (The New Critical Idiom)' is Carl Thompson.
- Q: How many pages does the book have? A: 'Travel Writing (The New Critical Idiom)' has a total of 240 pages.
- Q: What is the publication date of this book? A: 'Travel Writing (The New Critical Idiom)' was published on May 16, 2011.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: The book is available in paperback binding.
- Q: Is this book suitable for beginners in travel writing? A: Yes, 'Travel Writing (The New Critical Idiom)' serves as an ideal introduction for those new to the subject, offering essential insights and discussions.
- Q: Does the book cover both historical and contemporary travel writing? A: Yes, the book provides a broad historical survey of travel writing from the medieval period to the present day.
- Q: Are there discussions on both male and female travel writers? A: Yes, the book examines travel writing from both men and women, surveying a range of canonical and marginal works.
- Q: What themes does the book address in travel writing? A: 'Travel Writing (The New Critical Idiom)' addresses themes such as empire, colonialism, post-colonialism, globalization, gender, and politics.
- Q: Is this book part of a series? A: Yes, 'Travel Writing (The New Critical Idiom)' is part of 'The New Critical Idiom' series.