What Am I Doing Here (book)

What Am I Doing Here is a non-fiction book written by Bruce Chatwin, published posthumously in 1989. It is a compilation of essays, travelogues, and short stories that provide insight into Chatwin's diverse interests and experiences. The book spans a variety of subjects, ranging from art and architecture to nomadic cultures and personal encounters.

The collection showcases Chatwin's characteristic prose style, marked by its vivid descriptions, insightful observations, and a fascination with the unusual and the marginalized. The various pieces, while diverse in topic, are unified by Chatwin's recurring themes: the allure of travel, the importance of cultural understanding, and the human quest for meaning in a vast and complex world.

What Am I Doing Here offers a glimpse into Chatwin's personal philosophy and his unique perspective on life and travel. The book is considered essential reading for those interested in travel writing, anthropology, and literary journalism, as well as for admirers of Chatwin's distinctive literary voice.