Edward Said Books

The book, originally published in 2003, explores themes of social justice and activism, presenting a critical analysis of contemporary issues. It delves into the historical context of movements for change, offering insights into the struggles and triumphs of marginalized communities. Through a blend of personal narratives and scholarly research, it aims to inspire readers to engage with and challenge societal norms. The work serves as both a call to action and a resource for understanding the complexities of activism today.

The renowned literary and cultural critic Edward Said was one of our era’s most provocative and important thinkers. This comprehensive collection of his work draws from across his entire four-decade career, including his posthumously published books, making it a definitive one-volume source. "Said is a brilliant and unique amalgam of scholar, aesthete, and political activist...[He] challenges and stimulates our thinking in every area." --Washington Post Book World The Selected Works includes key sections from all of Said’s books, including his groundbreaking Orientalism; his memoir, Out of Place; and his last book, On Late Style. Whether writing of Zionism or Palestinian self-determination, Jane Austen or Yeats, or of music or the media, Said’s uncompromising intelligence casts urgent light on every subject he undertakes. The Selected Works is a joy for the general reader and an indispensable resource for scholars in the many fields that his work has influenced and transformed.

Spanning more than thirty years, a collection of twenty-five interviews with the middle Eastern scholar and critic shares his thoughts on a variety of subjects, including politics, literary and cultural criticism, and the Gulf War.

"Beginnings, " winner of the first Lionel Trilling Memorial Award, is one of the major texts of contemporary criticism.

This original and deeply provocative book, first published in 1978, was the first to make Palestine the subject of a serious debate - one that remains as critical as ever.

Challenging the official narrative of the Middle East peace process, this book presents a critical examination of cultural myths and political realities. The author, a prominent Palestinian-American intellectual, encourages readers to rethink widely accepted beliefs about the region. With incisive arguments and a passionate tone, the work stimulates thought on complex issues, making it a significant contribution to discussions on culture and imperialism.

A definitive volume expanded and updated to do justice to the four decade career of one of the most important cultural and intellectual thinkers of the 21st century The renowned literary and cultural critic and political thinker Edward Said was one of our era's most provocative and important thinkers. This comprehensive collection of his work, expanded from the earlier Edward Said Reader, now draws from across his entire four-decade career, including his posthumously published books, making it a definitive one-volume source. The Selected Works includes key sections from all of Said's books, including his groundbreaking Orientalism; his memoir, Out of Place; and his last book, On Late Style. Whether writing of Zionism or Palestinian self-determination, Jane Austen or Yeats, or of music or the media, Said's uncompromising intelligence casts urgent light on every subject he undertakes. The Selected Works is a joy for the general reader and an indispensable resource for scholars in the many fields that his work has influenced and transformed.

With a foreword by Daniel BarenboimMusic at the Limits is the first book to bring together three decades of Edward Said's essays and articles on music.

A groundbreaking critique of the West's historical, cultural, and political perceptions of the East that is—three decades after its first publication—one of the most important books written about our divided world. "Intellectual history on a high order ... and very exciting." —The New York Times In this wide-ranging, intellectually vigorous study, Said traces the origins of "orientalism" to the centuries-long period during which Europe dominated the Middle and Near East and, from its position of power, defined "the orient" simply as "other than" the occident. This entrenched view continues to dominate western ideas and, because it does not allow the East to represent itself, prevents true understanding.

With their powerful blend of political and aesthetic concerns, Edward W. Said's writings have transformed the field of literary studies. This long-awaited collection of literary and cultural essays offers evidence of how much the fully engaged critical mind can contribute to the reservoir of value, thought, and action essential to our lives and culture.