Selected letters from Elizabeth Craven’s series of letters which deal with her journey to Constantinople will be analyzed throughout this term paper. The focus of the paper is the outward journey to the Ottoman Empire and the return journey. Special attention is paid to how certain cities or countries in general are being presented by Craven, also focusing on the values of the individual cities and countries. The cities of Vienna and Athens are examined more closely and then Russia, or more precisely Petersburg, will be compared to the cities analyzed before.
The research question of this term paper is how the European cities are presented in Elizabeth Craven’s travelogues and to what extent they differ from the representation of Russia. Throughout the analysis, the question of whether there is a collective of the West is also being pursued. After an analysis of the depiction of Vienna and Craven’s experiences there, there will be a comparison with the experiences she made in Athens. The last step of the main part is to compare Vienna and Athens to Petersburg, respectively Russia in general. A final conclusion takes up all the important findings of this work.
Inhaltsverzeichnis (Table of Contents)
- Introduction
- Analysis of Vienna
- Analysis of Athens
- Analysis of Petersburg
- Conclusion
Zielsetzung und Themenschwerpunkte (Objectives and Key Themes)
This term paper examines the representation of European cities in Elizabeth Craven's travelogues, specifically comparing her depiction of Vienna, Athens, and Petersburg. It aims to analyze how these cities are presented in contrast to Russia, exploring potential differences in the portrayal. The research question seeks to understand whether Craven's descriptions suggest a collective "West" and how her experiences in each city contributed to her overall perspective.
- Representation of European cities in Elizabeth Craven's travelogues
- Comparison of Vienna, Athens, and Petersburg
- Analysis of Craven's portrayal of Russia
- Exploration of the concept of a "collective West"
- Understanding Craven's experiences and their influence on her perspective
Zusammenfassung der Kapitel (Chapter Summaries)
- Introduction: This chapter provides an overview of Elizabeth Craven's life, highlighting her travels, literary works, and her journey to Constantinople. It introduces the research question and outlines the structure of the term paper.
- Analysis of Vienna: This chapter analyzes Elizabeth Craven's descriptions of Vienna, exploring her impressions of the city's architecture, people, and cultural life. It examines her positive and negative experiences in Vienna, drawing connections to her own cultural background.
- Analysis of Athens: This chapter delves into Elizabeth Craven's experiences in Athens, exploring her observations of the city and its inhabitants. It analyzes her perceptions of Athenian culture and how they compare to her impressions of Vienna.
Schlüsselwörter (Keywords)
This term paper focuses on Elizabeth Craven's travelogues, specifically her depictions of European cities, and how they differ from her portrayal of Russia. Key themes and concepts include the representation of European cities, cultural comparison, travel writing, the concept of a "collective West," and the influence of individual experiences on perspectives.
- Quote paper
- Daniel Reiser (Author), 2022, Women in the Ottoman Empire. Elizabeth Craven, Munich, GRIN Verlag, https://www.grin.com/document/1493293
