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A collection of semi-autobiographical essays on the literary world illuminates the challenges faced by modern Iraqis in acquiring books, and covers such topics as the persecution endured by historical literary masters and the impact of globalization.
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In these 40 essays, Tharoor discusses the difficulties of finding books in beleaguered Iraq and reminisces about growing up with books in India. Tharoor, who is a UN undersecretary general for communications and public information and an author, also pays homage to Pablo Neruda and ruminates about India's love for Wodehouse, Pushkin, Kipling and Churchill. Equally astute in its approach to Hollywood and Bollywood and to global affairs, this collection is a thought-provoking consideration of today's world. Annotation ©2004 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)
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