Curiosity and the Aesthetics of Travel Writing, 1770-1840

Exploring the Romantic fascination with the "antique lands" of Ethiopia, Egypt, India, and Mexico, this book examines the concept of "curiosity" within the context of exotic travel writing. It integrates original texts and contemporary scholarship across various fields, providing a fresh perspective on the interplay between literature, aesthetics, and colonialism during the Romantic era. This study is a significant addition to the growing interest in the complexities of travel narratives and their cultural implications.