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Any discourse on the lost (or fast losing) heritage of a city, praising or glorifying its past and describing it intellectually as well as emotionally, becomes a soulful task; one invariably experiences sorrow for the days gone by. Lucknow - Ode To A City, is not a history book; it is more of a tribute to the lost heritage of Lucknow, it`s palaces, gardens and architectural marvels which no longer exist. It`s about people (other than the famed Nawabs and their Begums) across a wide spectrum of society, who had contributed to the uniqueness of Nawabi and colonial Lucknow. The book is not written in a lyrical style with stanzas; and yet, the sentiments expressed are similar to a formal ode: an exaltation of feeling and style, varying length of line, and complexity of form. It chronicles the writer`s thoughts and feelings about a city, through deeply researched details, brought painstakingly together in concise form, for the general reader, as well as the heritage enthusiast.
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ISBN : 9789353246433
Pages : 260
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