Culture and Imperialism

In Culture and Imperialism, Edward Said continues his groundbreaking work by shifting his focus to the cultural underpinnings of Western imperialism. Building on his earlier work Orientalism, Said examines the deep connections between European culture and imperial expansion. From Jane Austen to Salman Rushdie, and from Yeats to the media’s portrayal of the Gulf War, Said offers a compelling and accessible analysis of how imperialism is embedded in Western literary and cultural traditions. This insightful book traces the enduring impact of imperialist ideology on culture and politics.