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Amit Chaudhuri spends two years exploring Calcutta, capturing its vibrant architecture, wide-ranging social classes, and evolving political landscape. Through his observations he reflects on the city’s self-renewing culture and resilience in the face of globalization. The account offers a richly personal yet broadly informed portrait of a metropolis in flux, as seen through the eyes of a writer familiar with the region’s historical depth and contemporary challenges.
First publish date: 2013
Genre: Travel & Geography/Travel Writing
Authors: Amit Chaudhuri
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