Nine Lives: In Search of the Sacred in Modern India – William Dalrymple | Paperback, 2010
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Nine Lives: In Search of the Sacred in Modern India by William Dalrymple explores nine remarkable lives shaped by different religious paths. From a Buddhist monk seeking atonement to a Jain nun confronting the ultimate test of detachment, these stories offer an engaging look at faith, tradition and modernity in India. This 2010 Bloomsbury paperback has 284 pages and is in good used condition.
Nine Lives: In Search of the Sacred in Modern India
Nine Lives: In Search of the Sacred in Modern India by William Dalrymple explores the religious lives and experiences of nine individuals in modern India. Through their deeply personal stories, the book examines different paths of faith and devotion while considering the tension between India’s ancient traditions and the pressures of modernity.
This 2010 paperback edition, published by Bloomsbury Publishing, contains 284 pages and is offered in good used condition. The book provides readers with a collection of individual stories that offer insight into religious traditions and the personal choices of those who follow them.
About the Book
Each of the nine lives explored in the book follows a distinctive religious path. Their experiences range from a Buddhist monk who takes up arms in response to the Chinese invasion of Tibet, before spending the rest of his life seeking atonement through the hand printing of prayer flags, to a Jain nun confronted with the profound demands of detachment as she watches her best friend ritually starve herself to death.
These individual stories form a broader exploration of religion in contemporary India. Dalrymple looks beyond general descriptions of religious traditions and focuses on the lives of people whose personal experiences reveal the complexity, devotion and challenges associated with their faith.
Key Features
- Author: William Dalrymple
- Title: Nine Lives: In Search of the Sacred in Modern India
- Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing
- Edition: Paperback, published 2010
- Pages: 284
- ISBN: 9781408801246
- Condition: Good used condition
What Makes This Book Interesting?
- Nine individual stories centred on religious life in modern India
- Explores different religious paths and personal experiences
- Examines the relationship between ancient traditions and modernity
- Includes stories connected with Buddhist and Jain traditions
- Offers a personal, story-driven approach to the study of religion in India
Who Is This Book For?
Nine Lives is suitable for readers interested in Indian religion, spirituality, religious traditions, Indian culture and modern India. It may also appeal to readers who enjoy narrative non-fiction and books that explore major cultural and religious themes through individual human stories.
The book is particularly suited to readers looking for a more personal exploration of religion rather than a conventional academic overview. By following nine different lives, it presents a varied picture of faith and tradition in contemporary India.
Condition
This copy is in good used condition. As a used book, it may show signs of previous ownership and normal handling consistent with its age and use.
Book Details
- Author: William Dalrymple
- ISBN: 9781408801246
- Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing
- Publication Year: 2010
- Format: Paperback
- Pages: 284
- Condition: Good Used
- Subject: Religion, Spirituality, Indian Culture, Modern India
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