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Pankaj Mishra is one of the most promising talents of his generation, and this stunning, universally praised novel of self-discovery heralds a remarkable career. The young Brahman Samar has come to the holy city of Benares to complete his education and take the civil service exam that will... read more
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Series & Lists edit
This is book 71 of 1272 in 1001 Books You Must Read Before You Die. (authoritative list)
Preceded by Timbuktu, and followed by Cryptonomicon.
Authors & Contributors edit
- Pankaj Mishra (Author)
First Edition edit
Original Language: English
Publisher: Picador
Country: London, UK
Publication Date: 1999
ISBN: 0-330-39277-8
Page Count: 277
Publisher: Picador
Country: London, UK
Publication Date: 1999
ISBN: 0-330-39277-8
Page Count: 277
Awards edit
- Los Angeles Times Book Prize (2000: The Art Seidenbaum Award for First Fiction)
Classification edit
- Library of Congress: Add the Library of Congress Classification.
- Dewey: 813
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