Said, E: Reflections On Exile

Synopsis

With their powerful blend of political and aesthetic concerns, edward w. Said's writings have transformed the field of literary studies. As in the title essay, the widely admired "reflections on exile, " the fact of his own exile and the fate of the palestinians have given both form and the force of intimacy to the questions said has pursued. Taken together, these essays--from the famous to those that will surprise even said's most assiduous followers--afford rare insight into the formation of a critic and the development of an intellectual vocation.