Edward Wadie Said (1 November 1935 – 24 September 2003) was a Palestinian and American academic, literary critic, and political activist. As a professor of literature at Columbia University, he was among the founders of post-colonial studies. As a cultural critic, Said is best known for his book Orientalism (1978), a foundational text which critiques the cultural representations that are the bases of Orientalism—how the Western world perceives the Orient. His model of textual analysis transformed the academic discourse of researchers in literary theory, literary criticism, and Middle Eastern studies.
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Edward Said died at the age of 67.
When was Edward Said born?
Edward Said was born on November 1, 1935.
When did Edward Said die?
Edward Said passed away on September 24, 2003.
What is Edward Said's nationality?
Edward Said is British Mandate of Palestine.
How many works has Edward Said appeared in?
Edward Said has 1 credited work in our database.
What is Edward Said known for?
Edward Said is known for Edward Said: Out of Place.
Where was Edward Said born?
Edward Said was born in Jerusalem, British Mandate of Palestine.
