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This superb anthology, edited and with an introduction by Pankaj Mishra, gives us some of the finest writings on India by foreigners over the past two centuries. From Mark Twain’s puzzled fascination with Indian castes and customs to J.R. Ackerley’s delightful recollections of his visits with an eccentric gay Maharajah, here are pieces that will amuse, charm and surprise.
Imprint: India Penguin
Published: Sep/2013
ISBN: 9780143421245
Length : 352 Pages
MRP : ₹499.00
Imprint: Audiobook
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Imprint: India Penguin
Published: Sep/2013
ISBN: 9789351181910
Length : 352 Pages
MRP : ₹499.00
This superb anthology, edited and with an introduction by Pankaj Mishra, gives us some of the finest writings on India by foreigners over the past two centuries. From Mark Twain’s puzzled fascination with Indian castes and customs to J.R. Ackerley’s delightful recollections of his visits with an eccentric gay Maharajah, here are pieces that will amuse, charm and surprise.
Pankaj Mishra, journalist and co-founder of FactorDaily, brings over two decades of journalism experience, having worked for the Economic Times, Mint, Times of India and TechCrunch. Based in Bengaluru, he is known to create deep connections through his narratives, whether in print, digital or audio, or during train journeys. Pankaj lives by the saying, ‘Even one is an audience,’ cherishing every single listener and reader.