This book is a foundational work in postcolonial studies, where Edward Said critically analyzes the construction of the "Orient" in the Western imagination. Said reveals how "Orientalism" is not merely an academic study but a discourse of power produced by Western political and cultural institutions to legitimize their dominance over the Middle East. By deconstructing literary, scientific, and historical texts, the book demonstrates how a stereotypical image of Easterners was fabricated to serve imperial interests. The book remains an essential reference in cultural criticism and inter-civilizational relations.