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Binding
Hardback
Number of Pages
252
Language
English
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Book Summary
The Lady And The Monk: Four Seasons In Kyoto invites readers on a journey of self‑discovery and cultural immersion through Pico Iyer's intimate travel memoir set in Kyoto, a city where timeless traditions meet modern life. A thoughtful blend of memoir, travel writing, and cultural exploration, it's written for readers who love discovering new places through personal encounters, Zen ideas, and lyrical prose. The tone is reflective, gently humorous, and hopeful, inviting curiosity about Japan and the art of listening.
Written in luminous, season‑by‑season prose, The Lady And The Monk follows Iyer as he seeks to understand Zen by living within the quiet rhythms of a monastery while observing the bustling life of contemporary Kyoto. The book weaves daily rituals—tea ceremonies, temple life, language, and music—into a portrait of a city that reveres its past even as it steps forward. In The Lady And The Monk, the interplay between minimalist temples and vivid street life unfolds with warmth and insight, offering a fresh lens on Japan’s ancient customs and modern influences. A vibrant companionship with Sachiko, a lively bridge between cultures, adds energy, humor, and perspective, inviting readers to see cross‑cultural exchange as both challenge and delight.
Reading The Lady And The Monk leaves you with a deeper appreciation for Japan's timeless allure and the quiet power of cultural dialogue. It invites you to view travel as a pathway to inner understanding and to carry forward a renewed sense of curiosity, openness, and wonder.
Product Details
Author
Pico Iyer
Publisher
Penguin India
Number of Pages
252
Language
English
SKU
9780143032076
ISBN
9780143032076
Binding
Hardback
MRP: ₹ 295
₹ 250
₹ 45 Off