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S7E5: Orientalism, Introduction, Part 3.3 (Pages 19-21) Edward Said

Postcolonial Space

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The Complex Web of Orientalist Representation

This chapter delves into the complexities of Western representations of the Orient, focusing on the interconnectedness of texts and the methodologies used by authors. It critiques the notion of authentic representation, highlighting how established Orientalist discourses influence perceptions and individual agency in writing about Eastern subjects.

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