Travel Literature: Metaphor of Critical Sensibility

Abstract

This paper aims at studying travel writings in terms of metaphorical expression. An attempt has been made of analysing and interpreting some  contemporary non fiction writing based on travel experiences. Summarising popular themes of travel Literature from then and now, the study has concluded that contemporary travel Literature better communicates themes of enhancing critical sensibility of both readers and writers towards the state of affairs around. The study centres on qualitative research.

Key words: travel, literature, metaphor, critical sensibility, communication