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Reading of The Book of Ser Marco Polo, Book 1, Section 33

Marco Polo · c. 1300

A modern audio reading of a section from Marco Polo's own account of his travels in Asia.

A modern audio reading of Polo's own narrated account of his journey through Asia.

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The Book of Ser Marco Polo, the Venetian, concerning the kingdoms and marvels of the East, vol. 1, section 33. Modern audio reading of the text, c. 1300.

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What it is

This is a recorded reading of section 33 from The Book of Ser Marco Polo, the Venetian, concerning the kingdoms and marvels of the East, volume 1. The underlying text is Polo's own account of his travels, dictated around 1300.

Why it matters

Polo's book is the main source for what he claimed to have seen and done across Asia. Hearing it read aloud helps students engage with his descriptions, though this recording is a modern reading of the text, not Polo's own voice.

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  • What kind of details does Polo include that suggest he is describing eyewitness experience?
  • How might the text have changed between Polo's dictation and the version read here?
  • Why is it important to remember this is a modern reading, not Polo speaking?

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