Capital: A Portrait of Twenty-First Century Delhi

Name: Capital: A Portrait of Twenty-First Century Delhi
Brand: Penguin Random House NZ
SKU: 9781922079312
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By Rana Dasgupta

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Capital: A Portrait of Twenty-First Century Delhi by Rana Dasgupta provides an insightful exploration into the complexities of modern Delhi. The author examines the city's rapid transformation through the eyes of its inhabitants, highlighting diverse stories and perspectives. It delves into societal shifts, economic changes, and the tumultuous impact of globalisation on everyday life in India's capital.
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This book may appeal to you if you're intrigued by the dynamic and complex transformation of a metropolis in the modern era, providing sharp insights into the social, economic, and cultural shifts of a rapidly changing city. It offers a compelling examination of urban life that blends personal stories with a broader understanding of the societal forces at play in contemporary Delhi.

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At the turn of the twenty-first century, acclaimed novelist Rana Dasgupta arrived in the Indian capital with a single suitcase. He had no intention of staying for long. But the city beguiled him—he 'fell in love and in hate with it'—and, fourteen years later, Delhi has become his home.

Capital: A Portrait of Twenty-First Century Delhi tells the story of Delhi's journey from walled city to world city. It is a story of extreme wealth and power, of land grabs and a cityscape changed almost beyond recognition. Everything that was slow, intimate, and idiosyncratic has become fast, vast, and generic; every aspect of life has been affected—for the poor, the middle classes, and the super-rich.

Through a series of fascinating personal encounters, Dasgupta takes us inside the intoxicating, sometimes terrifying transformation of India's fastest-growing megacity, offering an astonishing 'report from the global future'.

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Capital: A Portrait of Twenty-First Century Delhi by Rana Dasgupta has been praised for its powerful and beautiful prose. Critics appreciate its deep and complex depiction of Delhi as a rapidly transforming, yet troubled city. The book combines personal interviews and a critical analysis, highlighting the city's inequality and its eerie reflection of broader global issues. Reviews acknowledge Dasgupta's ability to capture the city's essence, portraying its atmosphere and characters with a novelist's touch.

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ISBN: 9781922079312

Publisher: Text Publishing

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 26 March 2014

Country: Australia

Imprint: The Text Publishing Company

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 35.0mm

Width: 153.0mm

Height: 235.0mm

Weight: 636g

Pages: 480

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