Travel Writing

The past three decades have seen a remarkable growth of cross-disciplinary academic interest in travel writing. This new four-volume collection from Routledge brings together the best research from scholars around the world. The collection also features pieces by travel writers themselves discussing their work, including:Michael Cronin on travel and translationRobyn Davidson interviewed by Tim YoungsPeter Hulme on ColumbusDavid Espey on Americans in VietnamJohn Hutnyk on CalcuttaCharles Forsdick on French travel writingMary Louise Pratt on travel-writing scholarshipRichard White on Australian travellers.Volume1 focuses on the production of travel writing; Volume 2 on the contexts of travel writing; Volume 3 on modes of travel and types of traveller; and Volume 4 on critical approaches to travel writing.