An American Girl In India: Letters And Recollections, 1963-6

Print length: 256 pages
Publisher: Speaking Tiger
Publication date: 10 February 2025

Name: An American Girl In India: Letters And Recollections, 1963-6
SKU: 9789363368132
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SKU: 9789363368132

Original price was: ₹499.00.Current price is: ₹364.27.

Discover India through the eyes of a young Wendy Doniger in “An American Girl In India: Letters And Recollections, 1963-67”. This captivating memoir, compiled from her personal letters and reflections, chronicles her transformative year studying Sanskrit and Bengali in Shantiniketan. Experience the vibrant culture, everyday life, and evolving post-colonial society of early 1960s India. Doniger, who would become a renowned scholar of Hindu mythology, shares her journey of discovery, cultural immersion, and burgeoning intellectual curiosity. Perfect for readers interested in Indian history, cultural exchange, and personal memoirs, this book offers a unique glimpse into a young woman’s growth alongside a nation’s development. A charming and insightful read from The Bookish Owl.

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