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It's Kind of a Funny Story

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Orientalism I

It's Kind of a Funny Story

56 minutes 21 seconds

5 years ago

Orientalism I

Our next two episodes are all about Orientalism! We start off with a quick biography of the late Palestinian public intellectual, Edward Said. Then we discuss the history of Orientalism and its relevance in popular culture today. Join us for a conversation about the Enlightenment period, Aladdin [1992], and the Met Gala.

Further Reading:

The Enlightenment’s Dark Side (Slate)

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