Travell(ing) (Through/into) Culture: A Critical Study Of Falling Off The Map By Pico Iyer And Domestic Manners Of The Americans By Frances Trollope

Abstract

This comparative literary study examines Falling Off the Map by Pico Iyer and Domestic Manners of the Americans by Frances Trollope, exploring their representation of foreign lands and cultures. It analyses their attitudes towards cultural identity and belonging, and their use of history and memory. The study highlights the differing perspectives on the relationship between travellers and the places they visit, and the role of travel writing in shaping perceptions of other cultures.