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Orientalism — Reader Discussions & Question Threads | AskAuthor

Orientalism

1978

4 Q&A

1978

4 Q&A

In MemoriamEdward W. Said has passed away and will not respond to questions. Their legacy lives on through their works and community discussions.

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What inspired Edward Said to critique Western narratives about the East?

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Did anyone else feel uncomfortable realizing how long-lasting these stereotypes are?

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How do you think Said's background influenced his perspective in the book?

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By Same Author

In MemoriamEdward W. Said has passed away and will not respond to questions. Their legacy lives on through their works and community discussions.

Reader discussion is open now. This is a community discussion.

Reader Discussion(4)

What inspired Edward Said to critique Western narratives about the East?

Around the Web·last month

Did anyone else feel uncomfortable realizing how long-lasting these stereotypes are?

Around the Web·last month

How do you think Said's background influenced his perspective in the book?

Around the Web·last month

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