Erica's review
Orientalism
by Edward W. Said
how ironic considering your reading material!
Erica's review
Orientalism by Edward W. Said
Erica's review
rating:
The following is a true story:
Me, in a San Franscisco bar reading Orientalism.
The blonde girl next to me reading over my shoulder: "So what's Orientalism?"
I explain as best I can in a couple sentences.
Her: "There are so many isms in Asia - like Buddhism and Taoism. You know what book you should read? The Tao of Poo. It's sooo good. It's, like, the perfect way to teach Americans about Eastern Religion."
Horrified, I look back to my book and take a sip of beer.
Me, in a San Franscisco bar reading Orientalism.
The blonde girl next to me reading over my shoulder: "So what's Orientalism?"
I explain as best I can in a couple sentences.
Her: "There are so many isms in Asia - like Buddhism and Taoism. You know what book you should read? The Tao of Poo. It's sooo good. It's, like, the perfect way to teach Americans about Eastern Religion."
Horrified, I look back to my book and take a sip of beer.
how ironic considering your reading material!
