Voyages and Visions by Jas Elsner
Intends to sketch a cultural history of travel from the sixteenth century to the present day. This title addresses the theme of travel as a historical, literary and imaginative process, focusing on significant episodes and encounters in world history. It is suitable for those who are interested in travel writing.
'Voyages and Visions is a useful and welcome addition to the literature of travel, particularly helpful to the historically challenged who might wish to gain a broader comparative insight into changing discourses of travel over time-Times Higher Education
Jaś Elsner is Professor of Late Antique Art at the University of Oxford and a specialist in comparative art and archaeology. He is the author or editor of many books including Roman Eyes: Visuality and Subjectivity in Art and Text (2007).
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| ISBN 13 | 9781861890207 |
| ISBN 10 | 1861890206 |
| Title | Voyages and Visions |
| Author | Joanpau Rubis |
| Series | Critical Views |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Reaktion Books |
| Year published | 1999-01-01 |
| Number of pages | 352 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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