Vinay Lal

The Oxford Anthology of the Modern Indian City: Volume I: The City in its Plenitude Vinay Lal

The first anthology of the city in India since around 1800, with an accent on the twentieth century, this two-volume collection draws on fiction, poetry, essays, travel narratives, and scholarly studies in history, anthropology, and cultural studies. With a mix of readings from the most renowned writers, established scholars and authors, and younger voices, Volume I includes contributions from 54 writers and looks at the mosaic of the city, the city of imagination,the city in colonial India, and the architecture of the city and its streets.