An Historical Relation of the Island Ceylon in the East Indies (eBook)

Exploring Colonial Ceylon: A Captivating 17th Century Account

Robert Knox (Autor)

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2019
919 Seiten
Good Press (Verlag)
405-766412346-6 (EAN)

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In "An Historical Relation of the Island Ceylon in the East Indies," Robert Knox offers a meticulously detailed account of his experiences as a captive in Ceylon (modern-day Sri Lanka) during the 17th century. Written in a narrative style that blends travelogue with personal memoir, Knox's work provides readers with an insightful exploration of the island's geography, culture, and the intricate socio-political dynamics of the time. His keen observations and descriptive prowess illuminate the life of the Sinhalese people, the lush landscapes, and the colonial tensions brewing amidst the spice trade, reflective of broader European imperial interests in the region. Robert Knox, born in 1641, was an Englishman whose adventurous spirit led him to the East Indies. His extensive travels and subsequent captivity from 1659 to 1679 among the Sinhalese profoundly shaped his understanding of the island's customs and complexities. Knox's vivid recounting of his 20 years as a sailor and captive reveals the personal stakes behind his historical narrative, highlighting the interplay between personal experience and historical documentation, a theme significant in early modern literature. This remarkable work is a must-read for scholars and enthusiasts of colonial history, travel literature, and global interactions in the early modern period. Knox's unique perspective not only enriches our understanding of Ceylon's cultural landscape but also invites readers to reflect on the broader implications of colonialism and the human experience within such tumultuous contexts.

Produkt-Details

• Erscheint lt. Verlag: 20.11.2019
• Verlagsort: Prague
• Sprache: englisch
• Themenwelt: Sachbuch/Ratgeber ► Geschichte / Politik ► Regional- / Landesgeschichte
• Themenwelt: Sachbuch/Ratgeber ► Geschichte / Politik ► Neuzeit bis 1918
• Themenwelt: Reisen ► Reiseführer
• Schlagworte: 17th century literature • 17th century travelogue • british authors • British colonialism • British Empire expansion • captivity narrative insights • Ceylon colonial history • Ceylon history • Colonial Literature • cultural interactions Ceylon • Description and travel • Dutch colonial rule • Early works to 1800 • East Indies exploration • East Indies literature • exploration narrative • historical accounts • historical memoir Ceylon • History of Asia • Literary Nonfiction • prisoner perspective account • social customs Ceylon • social life and customs • Sri Lanka • Travel writing