“Travels with Herodotus” by Ryszard Kapuściński is a remarkable blend of travel memoir and historical reflection, where the author takes readers on a journey through time guided by the writings of the ancient Greek historian. In his modern travels, Kapuściński leisurely explores lands once chronicled in Herodotus’s Histories—from Egypt to Persia—interweaving historical memory with contemporary reality. Each chapter unfolds as a delicate dialogue between past and present, as the Polish journalist compares accounts written over two millennia ago with the present-day world.
With poetic and incisive prose, he not only describes landscapes and people but also delves deep into the nature of power, culture, and the shared fate of humanity. It feels as though we are traveling alongside two masters—Herodotus and Kapuściński—gaining a profound understanding of how history is written and how it continues to unfold. The fusion of historical thought and a nomadic soul offers readers an experience that is both scholarly and romantic. This book is not only for those who love history or travel literature, but for anyone who longs for journeys filled with philosophical insight.“Travels with Herodotus” is truly a companion that awakens our curiosity and renews our faith in the power of storytelling across time.
- Title: Travels with Herodotus
- Author: Ryszard Kapuściński
- Publishers: Thế giới
- Year Of Publication: 2022