Year: 2025
Type: article
Abstract: Joseph Conrad and Edward Said represent two contrasting intellectual movements-one a Western writer moving southwards into the colonial world, the other an Eastern scholar moving westwards to deconstruct colonial discourse.Conrad's Heart of Darkness critiques imperialism yet remains bound within a Eurocentric gaze, portraying Africa as the silent -Other.‖In contrast, Said's Orientalism exposes the ideological structures that sustain such representations, positioning him as both a critic and a product of Western academia.This article explores their intellectual trajectories, the intersections of exile and identity in their works, and the lasting impact of Said's critique on Conrad's legacy.
DOI: 10.56334/sei/8.6.10
Authors: Tedj Ghomri, Ali Ben Cherif Abdelillah
Institution: University of Bechar
Language: English
Topic: Joseph Conrad and Literature
Subfield: Literature and Literary Theory
Field: Arts and Humanities
Domain: Social Sciences
Open Access status: bronze
OpenAlex ID: W4410868642