"The genre has moved into this commercial aspect of itself, and ignored this extraordinarily rich literature that's filed everywhere else except under travel"
- Robyn Davidson
About this Quote
Robyn Davidson is describing the genre of travel writing, which has actually become increasingly commercialized and concentrated on the exotic and luxurious elements of travel. This has actually caused the genre to neglect the more meaningful and genuine experiences of travel, which can be discovered in literature beyond the travel genre. Davidson is suggesting that travel writing should focus more on the unique and individual experiences of travel, instead of the advertised and unique elements. She is encouraging readers to check out the literature outside of the travel category to get a more significant understanding of travel. By doing so, readers can gain a more authentic and enriching experience of travel.
This quote is written / told by Robyn Davidson somewhere between September 6, 1950 and today. He/she was a famous Writer from Australia.
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