Book Details

• Author: Carlos Varona Narvión

• Publisher: Niyogi Books

• Language: English

• Edition: First Edition

• ISBN: 9789391125462

• Pages: 236

• Binding: Hardcover

• Dimensions: 9.3 x 6.3 x 0.7 inches

• Release Date: 20-01-2022

About The Book

The City of Ravens: Paradoxes of Contemporary India by Carlos Varona Narvión is a captivating exploration of one of the world’s most complex and fascinating countries. In this insightful narrative, a Spanish architect recounts his four-year journey in Delhi, where he is commissioned to build a mansion for a wealthy businessman. What begins as a professional assignment quickly transforms into a deep reflection on India’s paradoxes and contrasts.

As the architect travels across the country, he contemplates India’s diverse cultural, spiritual, and architectural landscapes. The narrative delves into the tension between ancient traditions and modernity, the blending of opulence and poverty, elegance and kitsch, creating a vibrant portrait of the country. The author weaves together India’s rich mythology, music, mysticism, and history, offering readers a multi-dimensional view of a country torn between its past and future.

With vivid descriptions and keen observation, Narvión paints a picture of India’s unique identity and the challenges it faces in balancing the extremes of its diverse cultures. The City of Ravens invites readers to experience India through the eyes of an outsider, devoted to uncovering the contradictions that make this land both perplexing and captivating.