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In Light of India - by Octavio Paz (Paperback)

Name: In Light of India - by Octavio Paz (Paperback)
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SKU: 77013753
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"One of the most brilliant and original essayists in any language" (Washington Post Book World) reflects on the six years he spent in India as Mexican ambassador-and reveals how the people and culture of that extraordinary land changed his life.
Author(s): Octavio Paz
224 Pages
History, Asia

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About the Book

For six years Octavio Paz served as Mexico's ambassador to India--an experience that forever changed his life. Now, in Paz's most personal work of prose to date, the Nobel Prize Laureate brings his poetic insight and voluminous knowledge to bear on a vast and extraordinary subject: the culture, landscape, and essence of India.

Book Synopsis

"One of the most brilliant and original essayists in any language" (Washington Post Book World) reflects on the six years he spent in India as Mexican ambassador-and reveals how the people and culture of that extraordinary land changed his life. Translated by Eliot Weinberger.

Specifications

Dimensions (Overall): 7.9 Inches (H) x 5.2 Inches (W) x .7 Inches (D)

Weight: .4 Pounds

Suggested Age: 22 Years and Up

Number of Pages: 224

Genre: History

Sub-Genre: Asia

Publisher: Houghton Mifflin

Theme: South

Format: Paperback

Author: Octavio Paz

Language: English

Street Date: April 1, 1998

TCIN: 77013753

UPC: 9780156005784

Item Number (DPCI): 247-23-9030

Origin: Made in the USA or Imported

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Q: What is the main theme of the essays in this book?

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A: The essays explore the culture, landscape, and essence of India through the author's personal experiences.
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Q: What genre does this book fall under?

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A: This book is categorized under history, specifically focusing on Asia.
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Q: How long did Octavio Paz serve as ambassador to India?

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A: Octavio Paz served as Mexico's ambassador to India for six years.
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Q: What inspired Octavio Paz to write this book?

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A: His transformative experiences in India, driven by the culture and people, inspired him to write.
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