THE INFLUENCE OF EASTERN PHILOSOPHY ON WESTERN LITERATURE
Keywords:
Keywords: Eastern philosophy, Western literature, Transcendentalism, Modernism, Taoism, Buddhism, Postmodernism, literary influence, intercultural exchange.Abstract
Abstract: This thesis explores how Eastern philosophy has influenced Western
literature, focusing on the key philosophical ideas from Hinduism, Buddhism, Taoism,
and Confucianism that have been integrated into the works of notable Western authors.
By analyzing the contributions of Transcendentalism, Modernism, Postmodernism,
and contemporary literature, the paper shows how Eastern thought has helped reshape
Western literary narratives. Key figures such as Ralph Waldo Emerson, T.S. Eliot, and
Hermann Hesse are examined to highlight this cross-cultural exchange. The study
concludes by showing the continued impact of Eastern philosophies on the global
literary landscape.
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