City of Djinns
A Year in Delhi
Penguin Publishing Group · Print & ebook · March 25, 2003
Peeling back the layers of Delhi’s centuries-old history, City of Djinns is an irresistible blend of research and adventure.
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- Who it’s for
- Delhi’s layered past unfolds with wit, curiosity, and a sense of adventure.
- Themes
- Delhi’s layered history, Historical characters, Djinn folklore
- Genres
- India & South Asia Travel, History of India, Travel Writing
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Peeling back the layers of Delhi’s centuries-old history, City of Djinns is an irresistible blend of research and adventure. Sparkling with irrepressible wit, City of Djinns peels back the layers of Delhi's centuries-old history, revealing an extraordinary array of characters along the way--from eunuchs to descendants of great Moguls.
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With refreshingly open-minded curiosity, author William Dalrymple explores the seven "dead" cities of Delhi as well as the eighth city—today's Delhi. Underlying his quest is the legend of the djinns, fire-formed spirits that are said to assure the city's Phoenix-like regeneration no matter how many times it is destroyed. Entertaining, fascinating, and informative, City of Djinns is an irresistible blend of research and adventure.
History in Layers
Delhi’s layered past unfolds with wit, curiosity, and a sense of adventure.
Come here for
- Seven “dead” cities alongside the Delhi of today
- Historical research enlivened by vivid characters
Expect
- A blend of history and travel writing
- The legend of djinns woven into Delhi’s story
Where it sits
| History of India | 75% |
|---|---|
| India & South Asia Travel | 69% |
| Travel Writing | 62% |
Percentages are BookFrontier’s reading of the book.
Publisher categories
- Personal Memoirs
- India & South Asia Travel
- Travel Writing
- Authors
- William Dalrymple
- Publisher
- Penguin Publishing Group
- Published
- March 25, 2003
- Format
- Print & ebook
- Theme
- Delhi’s layered history · Historical characters · Djinn folklore
- Reading lane
- Personal Memoirs