A Barbarian In Asia by Henri Michaux

This travelogue presents a series of vivid, often surreal observations and reflections on Eastern cultures through the eyes of a Western traveler, who traverses the Asian continent with a perspective that oscillates between fascination and alienation. The narrative is characterized by its poetic style and ethnocentric critique, offering a candid, at times controversial, account of the customs, people, and spiritual practices encountered. The work captures the interplay of the barbarian's internal reflections and the external exoticism of a world vastly different from his own, creating a complex and introspective journey through 1930s Asia.

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Total Points: 72

Since this book was first published in 1933, there is a penalty of 0%. The age adjusted score is 72.0.

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