Calcutta
A Cultural History
Published on 1. April 2008
Book
Paperback/Softback
256 pages
978-1-56656-721-3 (ISBN)
Description
A Calcutta native explores the multiple paradoxes of the city, giving personal insight into its unique history and modern identity as reflected in literature, cinema, and music. Illustrations. Maps.
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Series
Language
English
Place of publication
United States
Product notice
Paperback (trade)
Unsewn / adhesive bound
Illustrations
Maps; Illustrations, black and white
Dimensions
Height: 203 mm
Width: 136 mm
Thickness: 20 mm
Weight
350 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-56656-721-3 (9781566567213)
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Person
Krishna Dutta was born and brought up in Calcutta. She has translated Bengali literature and written several books on Rabindranath Tagore.