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…


Between Ashrams and Sacred Rivers: Spiritual India in Travel Writing

India, a land of contrasts and rich cultural heritage, has always been a magnet…


India Through Foreign Eyes: European Writers Between Fascination and Misunderstanding

India, a land of vibrant colors, rich culture, and profound spirituality, has…


Beyond Exoticism: How Western Writers Depicted India in the 19th Century.

In the 19th century, the British Empire expanded its territories, including…


Imagined and Real Journeys: How Writers Turn Travel into Storytelling

In the realm of literature, travel serves as a potent catalyst for…


Travel Literature: Narrating the Elsewhere between Memory, Dream, and Reality

Travel literature, a genre that chronicles the experiences and observations of…