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Edward Said (1935–2003) is best known for his 1978 book Orientalism, which revolutionized the study of the Eastern world and heavily influenced the emerging field of postcolonial studies as well as literary studies in general. In Orientalism, he argued that Western authors had painted a negative picture of the Middle East throughout the ages. The book was controversial, as were Said's public interventions in support...Log In or Sign Up to Read More