Marvelous Possessions: The Wonder of the New World (Carpenter Lectures)

Marvelous Possessions by Stephen Greenblatt is a groundbreaking exploration of how Europeans represented non-European peoples during the Age of Discovery.

This book offers a fresh perspective on the interconnected ways in which Columbus and others manipulated the experience of the marvelous to justify colonial appropriation.

Through innovative readings of travel narratives, judicial documents, and official reports, Greenblatt reveals how the capacity for wonder was poisoned by disorientation, hatred of the other, and possessiveness.

This thought-provoking book is a must-read for anyone interested in understanding the complex history of colonialism and its ongoing impact on our world today.