Surveying various works of travel literature, this text argues that travel writing redefines the myriad genres it often comprises.

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Bringing together original contributions from scholars across the world, this volume traces the history of travel writing from antiquity to the Internet age. It

A stimulating overview of American journeys from the eighteenth century to the present.

This Companion addresses an exciting emerging field of literary scholarship that charts the intersections of postcolonial studies and travel writing.