ORIENTALISM

398pp., paperback, Reprint, London, (1978) 2019

Edward Said's critique of the West's historical, cultural, and political perceptions of the East.

"Very exciting ... his case is not merely persuasive, but conclusive" 
John Leonard, New York Times

'Beautifully patterned and passionately argued' New Statesman

Edward Said (1935-2003) was Professor of English and Comparative Literature at Columbia University. His other books include The Question of Palestine, Culture and Imperialism, Peace and Its Discontents, Covering Islam, Blaming the Victims and Out of Place: a memoir.