Introduction to Edward Said | Orientalism, Key Themes & Books Explained Simply

Welcome to our latest podcast episode! In this video, we break down the life, major works, and literary themes of Edward Said, one of the most influential thinkers and critics of the 20th century. This video is specially designed for Indian undergraduate students (B.A. English Honours / B.A. Programme) to help you easily understand your literary theory and criticism syllabus. 📌 What You Will Learn in This Video: Who was Edward Said? A brief and simple introduction to his life as a writer and professor. Major Works: An easy overview of his groundbreaking books like Orientalism (1978) and Culture and Imperialism (1993). Key Themes & Concepts: Understanding "The Orient" vs. "The Occident," representation, power, and how Western literature viewed the East. Exam Prep: Key points you can write in your university exams to score well. 📚 Useful Resources & Playlists Subscribe for more Literary Theory concepts explained simply: [Insert Link] Check out our Literary Criticism Playlist: [Insert Link] If you found this podcast helpful, please Like, Share, and Subscribe to the channel. Drop your doubts in the comments section below! #EdwardSaid #Orientalism #LiteraryTheory #EnglishHonours #BAEnglish #LiteraryCriticism #Postcolonialism #indianstudents