Representations of the East in the poetry of Byron : a study in culture and identity

Edward Said's notice of 'orientalism' is explored with reference to a cross-section of Byron's narrative verse, taken chronologically. Particular focus is placed on two textual loci, namely, the concepts of 'culture' and 'identity'. These concepts form the basis of a close reading of both the texts themselves, and the manner in which Byron's personal and textual personas shape the narrative and are in turn influenced by their social context. An additional theme of exile is considered, and forms the bridge between a historical analysis of the verse, and current political reality as it is depicted in JM Coetzee's recent novel, Disgrace.

Grantor dc:publisher.institution

Department of English Language and Literature

Year dc:date.issued

2004

Author dc:creator

• Evans, H G

Language dc:language.iso

eng

Handle dc:identifier.uri

http://hdl.handle.net/11427/6896

OAI identifier oai:identifier

oai:open.uct.ac.za:11427/6896