Names of the Women
- 192bladzijden
- 7 uur lezen
From the Booker-shortlisted author of Narcopolis, in prose of extraordinary power, a novel about the women whose roles were suppressed, reduced or erased in the Gospels.'Dazzling, smouldering .
Jeet Thayil Boeken
Jeet Thayil is een Indiase dichter en romanschrijver, bekend om zijn indringende verkenningen van identiteit en moderniteit. Zijn literaire stijl wordt gekenmerkt door rijke taal en experimentele benaderingen die lezers betrekken bij diepe existentiële reflecties. Via zijn werken onderzoekt hij complexe menselijke relaties en de culturele verschuivingen in de hedendaagse samenleving. Thayils schrijven vertegenwoordigt een unieke fusie van poëzie en proza, die resoneert met urgentie en poëtische kracht.
Narcopolis
- 304bladzijden
- 11 uur lezen
A tale of vice and passion set against a backdrop of late 1970s Bombay finds a New Yorker becoming entranced with the underworld culture of an opium den and brothel where he encounters a pipe-making eunuch, a violent businessman, and a Chinese refugee.
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- 240bladzijden
- 9 uur lezen
From the Booker-shortlisted author: one man's whirlwind weekend of self- destructive grief.
The Penguin Book of Indian Poets
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- 32 uur lezen
The book presents a remarkable collection of images captured over thirty years, providing a unique and intimate glimpse into the lives of India's most celebrated poets. This visual archive not only showcases their personal stories but also reflects the rich historical context surrounding their work and influence.
English and Apocalypso Flipbook
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- 6 uur lezen
This reprint of a 2003 work delves into the intricacies of the English language, exploring its evolution, structure, and usage. It offers insights into linguistic nuances and cultural influences that shape communication. The book serves as both an informative resource and a celebration of English, making it valuable for linguists, students, and anyone interested in the richness of the language.