Tristes Tropiques by Claude Lévi-Strauss
An Anthropological Study of Primitive Societies
"Tristes Tropiques" is a blend of autobiography, travel literature, and anthropology by a renowned scholar. The book is a recounting of the author's travels and anthropological work, primarily in Brazil, in the 1930s. It provides a critical and philosophical reflection on his experiences and observations, offering insights into indigenous tribes like the Nambikwara and Tupi-Kawahib, and exploring themes of cultural change, the nature of anthropology, and the author's own disillusionment with Western civilization.
The 857th greatest book of all time
Purchase from
Bookshop.org or
Amazon
- Published
- 1955
- Nationality
- French
- Length
- Moderate
- Pages
- 400-500
- Original Language
- French
- Avg User Rating
-
(3.5)
- Alternate Titles
- - A World On The Wane
If you're interested in seeing the ranking details on this book go here
This book is on the following 7 lists:
- 20th on Le Monde's 100 Books of the Century (Le Monde)
- 99th on 100 Best Books (Montana State University)
- 1,000 Books to Read Before You Die: A Life-Changing List (1,000 Books to Read Before You Die(Book))
- 100 Best Non-Fiction Books (in Translation) of the 20th Century … and Beyond (Counterpunch)
- Harold Bloom's The Western Canon (The Western Canon (Book) by Harold Bloom)
- The Hundred Most Influential Books Since The War (WW2) (Central and East European Publishing Project)
- ZEIT-Bibliothek der 100 Bücher (Die Zeit)