Book Description
Travel writing has gained new appeal, and writers from the British Isles have been particularly productive and successful in this genre. This volume provides a concise introduction to the basic characteristics and historical development of travel writing as it has emerged in the British Isles from the Middle Ages to the present day. Examples considered include many classics such as Defoe, Sterne and Smollett, Isabella Bird and Mary Kingsley, Chatwin and Raban, and also lesser known representatives. Types of travel writing discussed include pilgrims' itineraries, exploration writing, tourist accounts as well as postmodern varieties.


Language Notes
Text: English (translation)
Original Language: German

About the Author
Barbara Korte is Professor of English Literature at the University of Tübingen.

FROM THE PUBLISHER

Travel writing has gained new appeal, and writers from the British Isles have been particularly productive and successful in this genre. This volume provides a concise introduction to the basic characteristics and historical development of travel writing as it has emerged in the British Isles from the Middle Ages to the present day. Examples considered include many classics such as Defoe, Sterne and Smollett, Isabella Bird and Mary Kingsley, Chatwin and Raban, and also lesser known representatives. Types of travel writing discussed include pilgrims' itineraries, exploration writing, tourist accounts as well as postmodern varieties.

SYNOPSIS

Introduces basic characteristics and historical development of travel writing as it has emerged in the British Isles from the Middle Ages to the present. Examples considered include many classics such as DeFoe, Sterne and Smollett, and Mary Kingsley, as well as lesser known representatives. Types of travel writing discussed include pilgrims' itineraries, exploration writing, and tourist accounts, as well as postmodern varieties. Korte teaches English literature at the University of Tübingen. Originally published in German. A chapter on postcolonial travel writing was written for this English edition. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR

FROM THE CRITICS

A.N. Wilson - The Times Literary Supplement