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This engaging summary presents an analysis of The Travels by Marco Polo, which tells the adventurous tale of Marco Polo’s journey through Asia, discovering rich new cultures, religions and customs. The Travels was one of the earliest pieces of travel writing and inspired Christopher Columbus’ expeditions, as well as many other travelers, thanks to its detailed descriptions of the people and riches of the East. Marco Polo’s work also influenced European cartography and has been adapted countless times in literature and television, causing him to become an unforgettable figure in world history.
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This engaging summary presents an analysis of The Travels by Marco Polo, which tells the adventurous tale of Marco Polo’s journey through Asia, discovering rich new cultures, religions and customs. The Travels was one of the earliest pieces of travel writing and inspired Christopher Columbus’ expeditions, as well as many other travelers, thanks to its detailed descriptions of the people and riches of the East. Marco Polo’s work also influenced European cartography and has been adapted countless times in literature and television, causing him to become an unforgettable figure in world history.
Find out everything you need to know about The Travels in a fraction of the time!
This in-depth and informative reading guide brings you:
• A complete plot summary
• Character studies
• Key themes and symbols
• Questions for further reflection
Why choose BrightSummaries.com?
Available in print and digital format, our publications are designed to accompany you in your reading journey. The clear and concise style makes for easy understanding, providing the perfect opportunity to improve your literary knowledge in no time.
See the very best of literature in a whole new light with BrightSummaries.com!
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Venetian merchant and traveller
Born in Venice in 1254
Died there in 1324
His work:
The Travels (1298), travel writing
Marco Polo, a Venetian citizen from a large family of merchants, was born in 1254. Along with his father, Nicolo, and the brother of the latter, Mafeo, he travelled for 23 years throughout the whole of Asia, for primarily commercial reasons: they were to promote exchanges between Europe and the Mongolian Empire, which was a great economic power during the 13th century. He visited countries including Greater Armenia, Persia, India, China and Japan. On his return, he wrote the marvels
, meaning the surprising things that he had seen during his travels: when he ended up in prison, during a war between Genoa and Venice, he dictated the story of his travels to one of his cellmates, Rustichello of Pisa, a writer,
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