A Barbarian In Asia by Henri Michaux
This travelogue presents a series of vivid, often surreal observations and reflections on Eastern cultures through the eyes of a Western traveler, who traverses the Asian continent with a perspective that oscillates between fascination and alienation. The narrative is characterized by its poetic style and ethnocentric critique, offering a candid, at times controversial, account of the customs, people, and spiritual practices encountered. The work captures the interplay of the barbarian's internal reflections and the external exoticism of a world vastly different from his own, creating a complex and introspective journey through 1930s Asia.
The 5505th greatest book of all time
- Published
- 1933
- Nationality
- French
- Type
- Nonfiction
- Pages
- Unknown
- Words
- Unknown
- Original Language
- French
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