Crossing the Invisible: Writers Exploring Spiritual India
India is not just a geographical land: it is a threshold. A crossroads where…
Narrating the Sacred: India in the Diaries of Western Mystics
The Sacred in India According to Pierre Loti: A Mystical Pilgrimage Beyond the…
Pierre Loti in Benares: When Writing Becomes Contemplation
When speaking of India in 19th-century European literature, few authors embody…
From Mystic East to Modern Chaos: India Between Past Travelers and Today’s Bloggers
India, a land of contrasts, has long been a source of fascination for travelers…
Writing Colonial India: Between Reportage, Diary, and Propaganda
The advent of colonialism in India, starting from the late 16th century,…
Between Domination and Spirituality: Colonial India in the Words of Travelers
The history of colonial India is a complex tapestry of power dynamics, cultural…
India Under the Empire: How Colonialism Shaped Travel and Storytelling in the 19th Century
The 19th century marked a significant period in the history of travel and…
Western Eyes on Benares: When the Sacred City Meets the Travel Writer’s Pen
Benares, also known as Varanasi, is a city of profound spiritual significance…
Benares and Death: Indian Spirituality Between Life and Cremation
Benares, also known as Varanasi, is a sacred city located on the banks of the…
Pierre Loti and India: The Poetic Diary of a Soulful Traveler
Pierre Loti, born as Louis Marie-Julien Viaud in 1850, was a renowned French…