Reise Um Die Welt (Adelbert Von Chamisso): Kultureller Relativismus Oder Beurteilung Der Fremden?
A Journey Around the World (Adelbert Von Chamisso): Cultural Relativism or Judgment of Strangers?

Author(s): Diana-Maria Șerban (Stanciu)
Subject(s): Language and Literature Studies, Studies of Literature, Other Language Literature
Published by: Biblioteca Ştiinţifică a Universităţii de Stat Alecu Russo
Keywords: Chamisso; cultural relativism; stereotypes; orientalism; travel literature; intercultural competence
Summary/Abstract: Reise um die Welt by Adelbert von Chamisso is a literary exploration of the experiences of a European traveler who moves through foreign cultures and societies. The work is, in fact, a profound reflection on the perception of the Other and one's own cultural norms. The question of whether Chamisso's work takes a cultural relativism approach or makes an assessment of the foreign is central to understanding the text. In an introduction to this topic, it can be said that Reise um die Welt is not just a travel narrative, but also a critical examination of one's own cultural prejudices. This literary work is thus an intriguing example of grappling with the question of how the foreign is perceived and interpreted. It invites reflection on the concepts of culture and identity and encourages thinking about how cultural differences are treated in literature and society.

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