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Number of Pages
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Age Group
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India In Mind - Invites Readers To Explore Two Centuries Of Foreign Observers Who Encountered India From The Outside, Expertly Curated By Pankaj Mishra. This Anthology Blends Travel Writing, Social Commentary, And Literary Portraits, Appealing To History Lovers, Cultural Curious Readers, And Anyone Who Enjoys Nuanced Cross-Cultural Storytelling. The Tone Shifts From Amused To Contemplative, Offering Both Charm And Intellectual Curiosity That Linger After The Last Page.
Inside India In Mind Braids These Voices Into A Cohesive Tapestry Of Culture, History, And Observation. The Pieces Span Two Centuries, Ranging From Twain's Perceptive Remarks On Caste And Customs To J. R. Ackerley's Witty, Intimate Encounters With A Maharajah, Each Offering A Distinct Angle On Indian Life. The Writing Moves Between Wit And Reverence, Observation And Empathy, Creating A Lively Reading Experience That Invites Reflection Without Getting Bogged Down In Jargon. You’Ll Travel Not Just Across Landscapes, But Across Eras And Viewpoints, As Each Writer Colors India With Their Time, Culture, And Curiosity.
After Finishing India In Mind, Readers Gain A Nuanced Picture Of India As Seen Through Foreign Eyes, Along With An Appreciation Of How Perceptions Shift Across Eras. It Invites Curiosity, Empathy, And Continued Exploration, Offering Lasting Value As Both A Historical Window And A Celebration Of Storytelling. This Is A Book To Revisit, Annotate, And Share, A Welcome Companion For Anyone Who Loves To Wander With Their Minds.
Product Details
Author
Pankaj Mishra
Publisher
Penguin Books India
Number of Pages
352
SKU
BK0436584
ISBN
9780143421245
Reading Age
All
Dimensions
2.11 x 12.9 x 19.81 cm
Binding
Paperback
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Pankaj Mishra Is The Author Of From The Ruins Of Empire And Several Other Books. He Is A Columnist At Bloomberg View And The New York Times Book Review, And Writes Regularly For The Guardian, The London Review Of Books, And The New Yorker. A Fellow Of The Royal Society Of Literature, He Lives In London.