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Nine Lives by William Dalrymple

Name: Nine Lives by William Dalrymple
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SKU: 9780307272829
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A William Dalrymple Travelogue of Sacred Traditions and Religious Asceticism in Modern India

As rapid economic modernization sweeps across the subcontinent, how do ancient spiritual traditions survive? Historian and travel writer William Dalrymple journeys across India to document the lives of nine individuals deeply devoted to profound, ancient, and often extreme religious paths.

Dalrymple profiles a diverse cross-section of Indian spirituality, including a Jain nun facing ritual fasting, a tantric practitioner dwelling in cremation grounds, a prison warden turned Sufi mystic, and a Dalit temple dancer. His empathetic reporting reveals how sacred devotion perseveres in the 21st century.

Why You’ll Love This Book

William Dalrymple pairs deeply researched cultural anthropology with beautiful narrative journalism. An illuminating social history for readers interested in Indian culture, comparative religion, and Asian sociology.

Edition & Specifications

Publisher: Knopf

Pages: 304

Format: Hardcover

Publication Date: 2010

ISBN: 9780307272829

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