
Myth of the Mystic East
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ISBN10: 1162582235
ISBN13: 9781162582238
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 316
Weight: 1.20
Height: 0.66 Width: 7.50 Depth: 9.25
Language: English
ISBN13: 9781162582238
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 316
Weight: 1.20
Height: 0.66 Width: 7.50 Depth: 9.25
Language: English
Myth of the Mystic East is a book written by Robert Henry Elliot that explores the Western perception of Eastern cultures and the stereotypes that have been created over time. The author delves into the history of Western encounters with the East, including the colonial era and the rise of orientalism. Elliot argues that the Western perception of the East is based on myths and stereotypes that are not grounded in reality. He challenges the idea that the East is a mystical and exotic place, and instead offers a more nuanced understanding of the cultures and people of the East. The book covers a range of topics, including religion, philosophy, art, and literature, and provides a critical analysis of how these topics have been portrayed in the West. Elliot also examines the impact of these stereotypes on the East, and how they have contributed to misunderstandings and conflicts between the two cultures. Myth of the Mystic East is a thought-provoking and insightful book that challenges readers to question their own perceptions of the East and the role of stereotypes in shaping our understanding of other cultures.1934. The author describes the pedestrian truths behind the myths of Eastern magic. Contents: Prologue; Myth of the mystic East; Indian conjuring; Evidence for the rope trick; Indian magic; Witchcraft; Hooded Death; On immunity from snakebite; Mongoose and the cobra; Snakebite; Adder; Epilogue.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
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