Cinema based on 20th-century literature
20th Century Cinema: Between Literary Adaptation, Mystical Journey, and the…
The Journey as Initiation: India in Films and Novels
In the labyrinthine tapestry of human imagination, the sacred city of Benares…
Poetic India: From Written Tales to Cinematic Imagery
In the vast tapestry of human imagination, India stands as a radiant thread,…
Sacred Shadows: Benares as a Stage of the Sacred in Poetic Cinema
**Benares**, the revered sacred city on the Ganges River (officially known…
From Travelers’ Notebooks: India in the Stories of European Writers
India, a land of contrasts, has long been a source of fascination for travelers…
Between the Lines of the World: Great Travel Writers and the Discovery of the Elsewhere
In the vast expanse of human history, travel has been a significant catalyst…
Mystical travel and spirituality in the East
Mystical Travel and Spirituality in the East: A Journey through the Works of…
Mystical travel literature in Benares (India)
Mystical travel literature is a genre of writing that combines elements of…
Spirituality in Colonial Travel: A Journey through the Eyes of Pierre Loti
Introduction: Colonial travel, during the 19th and early 20th centuries, was…
Pierre Loti and the mystical experience in India
Pierre Loti (1850-1923), a French novelist, poet, and naval officer, is…