The Complete Works of Sir Richard Francis Burton (eBook)

1001 Nights, Kama Sutra, First Footsteps in East Africa, Perfumed Garden, Pilgrimage to Al-Madinah & Meccah and Book of Swords

Richard Francis Burton (Autor)

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2022
10943 Seiten
DigiCat (Verlag)
859-654700056-3 (EAN)

Infos

In "The Complete Works of Sir Richard Francis Burton," readers are presented with a comprehensive anthology that encompasses the varied literary output of one of the 19th century's most adventurous scholars and explorers. This compilation showcases Burton's unique literary style—marked by meticulous detail, vivid imagery, and a penchant for controversial subjects—as seen in his translations of classical texts, travel narratives, and anthropological studies. Positioned within the context of Victorian exploration and colonial discourse, Burton's works challenge the normative perceptions of his time, offering incisive and often provocative insights into cultural and societal practices across the globe. Sir Richard Francis Burton was not just a prolific writer but also a remarkable figure whose life experiences informed his writings profoundly. A polyglot and a devoted anthropologist, Burton traveled extensively across Africa, the Middle East, and Asia, cultivating a deep understanding of various cultures. His fearless pursuit of knowledge and genuine curiosity about human societies drove him to confront taboos, making him both revered and reviled during his lifetime—a duality reflected in his complex prose and themes. I highly recommend "The Complete Works of Sir Richard Francis Burton" to those interested in the interdisciplinary connections between literature, travel, and cultural studies. This collection is invaluable for scholars, students, and enthusiasts of Victorian literature and provides a window into the mind of a figure who redefined the narrative of exploration, thereby enriching our understanding of historical and cultural dialogues.

Produkt-Details

• Erscheint lt. Verlag: 17.5.2022
• Übersetzer: Edward Rehatsek, Isabel Burton, Richard F. Burton
• Verlagsort: Prague
• Sprache: englisch
• Themenwelt: Literatur ► Biografien / Erfahrungsberichte
• Themenwelt: Reisen ► Reiseberichte
• Themenwelt: Reisen ► Reiseführer
• Schlagworte: Adventure storytelling style • Aladdin • Algernon Swinburne • andrew lang • Arabian Nights translation • biographical writings • British Diplomat • Cross-cultural exchanges • Cultural Anthropology • cultural anthropology insights • Exotic lands narratives • Exploration travelogues • F. Scott Fitzgerald • • Geraldine McCaughrean • historical adventure • Historical travel literature • Homer • human experience complexities • linguistic diversity exploration • Literary legacy • Mary Zimmerman • Middle Eastern folklore • Middle Eastern society • •Nathaniel Hawthorne • sensual poetry • Sindbad • tale of love • travel narrative • Victorian era writing • Victorian Exploration