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City of Djinns
Book • 1993
In 'City of Djinns', William Dalrymple delves into the rich and complex history of Delhi, uncovering its layers from the Partition of 1947 to the Mughal Empire and beyond.
The book is a personal and historical narrative, enriched by Dalrymple's interactions with various characters, including his landlady Mrs. Puri, his taxi driver Balvinder Singh, and other inhabitants of Delhi.
It explores the city's resilience and the legend of the djinns, fire-formed spirits believed to protect and regenerate the city.
The narrative is interspersed with historical accounts, personal anecdotes, and the author's observations of contemporary Delhi life.
The book is a personal and historical narrative, enriched by Dalrymple's interactions with various characters, including his landlady Mrs. Puri, his taxi driver Balvinder Singh, and other inhabitants of Delhi.
It explores the city's resilience and the legend of the djinns, fire-formed spirits believed to protect and regenerate the city.
The narrative is interspersed with historical accounts, personal anecdotes, and the author's observations of contemporary Delhi life.
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