The Age of Kali
Author: William Dalrymple
ISBN: 978-9385936548
Price: Rs. 3026.68 • ✓ 100% Genuine Publisher Edition
Book Overview
The result of a decade of travels through the Indian subcontinent, the Age of Kali is a collection of essays ranging in scope from the widows of Vrindavan to rap stars in Bombay, the temples as old as the Parthenon in Madurai, the socialite author Shobhaa De, the remnants of the kingdom of Avadh, and meetings with then Prime Minister Benazir Bhutto and Imran Khan. Stylish, witty and bristling with insight, these jewel-like essays string together to create a captivating and enduringly relevant portrait of the subcontinent.
Edition details: English, 404 pages. Reference ISBN: 978-9385936548.
Book Specifications & Quick Facts
- Reading Level
- General / Adult
- Language & Format
- English • Paperback
- ISBN Reference
- 978-9385936548
- Publisher
- Bloomsbury India
- Pan-India Delivery
- Dispatches in 24–48 Hours across India
What is this book about?
The result of a decade of travels through the Indian subcontinent, the Age of Kali is a collection of essays ranging in scope from the widows of Vrindavan to rap stars in Bombay, the temples as old as the Parthenon in Madurai, the socialite author Shobhaa De, the remnants of the kingdom of Avadh,...
Who should read this book?
Recommended for readers who enjoy quality books and are looking for genuine, well-crafted literature by William Dalrymple.
Why Readers Pick This Edition
- Published by Bloomsbury India.
- Language: English.
- Page count: 404.
Catalog Description
The result of a decade of travels through the Indian subcontinent, the Age of Kali is a collection of essays ranging in scope from the widows of Vrindavan to rap stars in Bombay, the temples as old as the Parthenon in Madurai, the socialite author Shobhaa De, the remnants of the kingdom of Avadh, and meetings with then Prime Minister Benazir Bhutto and Imran Khan. Stylish, witty and bristling with insight, these jewel-like essays string together to create a captivating and enduringly relevant portrait of the subcontinent.
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