In Xanadu: A Quest by William Dalrymple An important travelogue, “ In Xanadu: A Quest ” becomes as an influential work of William Dalrymple. It was published in 1989 . This quest details William Dalrymple ’s adventurous retracing of Marco Polo ’s journey from Jerusalem to Xanadu , blending history, travel, and personal experiences. It emphasizes the interconnectedness of past and present through the lens of a modern adventurer retracing historical footsteps. It facilitated cultural exchange and commerce between Europe and Asia . Dalrymple’s journey in the late 20 th century traces this historic path. Moreover, “ In Xanadu ” is a travel narrative that glaringly shows how Dalrymple’s style has changed and developed over the years. Dalrymple writes in the introduction to the 25 th anniversary edition of the book that Eric Newby, Bruce Chatwin, Peter Fleming, Patrick Leigh Fermor and Robert Byron were his “ literary Gods, at whose altars [he] worshipped with an almost fund
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