Dalrymple, William
Nine Lives: In Search of the Sacred in Modern India
- ISBN 13:
- 9781408878194
- author:
- Dalrymple, William
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Bloomsbury Paperbacks
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2016
- Pages:
- 304
- Dimensions:
- 19.8 x 2.1 x 13.1 cm
- Genre:
- History, Countries & Regions, Asia,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 4 working days
Description
William Dalrymple's Nine Lives takes us to the heart of an India in flux, where ancient traditions and modernity collide. Through nine unforgettable stories, he delves into the complexities of a nation torn between progress and heritage.
From the Buddhist monk who took up arms against invasion, only to spend his life making amends through prayer flags, to the Jain nun who struggles with detachment in the face of death, each story is a poignant exploration of the human search for meaning. Dalrymple's writing is both erudite and open-hearted, revealing the beauty and depth of India's diverse spiritual landscape.
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