The Director’s Gaze: Filming India Between Spirituality and Poetic Vision

The mystical allure of India, particularly the sacred city of Benares…


Pierre Loti: Biography and Major Works

Pierre Loti is the pseudonym of Louis Marie‑Julien Viaud, born in Rochefort,…


Oriental Nostalgia: Pierre Loti’s Voice Between Dream and Reality

Pierre Loti, pseudonym of Julien Viaud, was a highly successful French writer,…


India and Silence: Contemplation as Resistance

In a world dominated by speed, hyperconnectivity, and sensory overstimulation,…


The Pilgrim’s Gaze: Traveling to India to Find Oneself

In the realm of travel literature, the quest for self-discovery often…


From the Sacred Ganges to Travel Novels: India as a Mirror of the West

India, a land of rich history, vibrant culture, and spiritual significance, has…


Writers in India: Between Spirituality, Colonialism, and Self-Discovery

India, a land of diverse cultures, rich history, and profound spirituality, has…


India Told: How Writers and Travelers Described a Continent of the Soul

India, a land of contrasts, vibrancy, and spirituality, has been a muse for…


Travelers in Benares: Writers and Mystics Between River and Fire

Benares, also known as Varanasi, is a city in India that has been a center of…


Benares, the City That Burns and Purifies: Visions of an Eternal Place

Benares, also known as Varanasi or Kashi, is a sacred city nestled on the banks…