This book is a must-read for anyone interested in the influence of colonialism on Western perceptions of the East. Edward Said masterfully traces the history of orientalism in Western thought, from the Greco-Roman period to the present day. What makes the book unique and powerful is Said's own experiences as an Arab Palestinian, which gives it a personal touch and makes the argument more compelling. Many readers have found this book to be eye-opening and thought-provoking, challenging their preconceptions about the West's relationship with the East.

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• National Book Critics Circle Award Nominee for Criticism (1978)

More than three decades after its first publication, Edward Said's groundbreaking critique of the West's historical, cultural, and political perceptions of the East has become a modern classic.In this wide-ranging, intellectually vigorous study, Said traces the origins of "orientalism" to the centuries-long period during which Europe dominated the Middle and Near East and, from its position of power, defined "the orient" simply as "other than" the occident. This entrenched view continues to dominate western ideas and, because it does not allow the East to represent itself, prevents true understanding. Essential, and still eye-opening, Orientalism remains one of the most important books written about our divided world.

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