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

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


Narrating the Sacred: India in the Diaries of Western Mystics

The Sacred in India According to Pierre Loti: A Mystical Pilgrimage Beyond the…


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…


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…