Mar 9, 2023
Politician and Sahitya Akademi-winning author Dr Shashi Tharoor was born on March 9, 1956. On his birthday today, here we list down eight books recommended by him.
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“There’s nothing like it. It’s full of stories, ideas, anecdotes, philosophies, digressions of various sorts, and at the same time, a really interesting plot to keep you going. I am a huge fan of the 'Mahabharata',” Dr Tharoor told Tweak India.
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Dr Tharoor recommends people to read Nobel Literature laureate Gabriel Garcia Marquez's novel 'One Hundred Years of Solitude'. It is an "Extraordinary magical reinvention of a Latin-American experience," Dr Tharoor said in a video earlier.
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O V Vijayan's 'The Legends of Khasak' is set in the beautiful countryside of Kerala, which is also Dr Tharoor's home state. This Indian classic is a treat for book lovers.
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This is a "moving evocative experience of Eastern European history under the communist era, informed under the rare insight of humanity," Dr Tharoor said in praise of the book, in a video posted by Oxford Bookstore.
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History lovers would like to read Nehru's 'Discovery of India'. "It’s now written more than 75 years ago, but, the thing about that book is that it gives one a humane view of what has made India and what it’s all about – culturally, historically, and politically. It gives you a great sense of not only Nehru’s mind, but of the heritage that he wanted to pass on to all of us,” Dr Tharoor told Tweak India.
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Dr Tharoor also recommends one to read Kautilya's Arthashastra, an Ancient Indian text on state-craft, politics, economic policies, and military strategy.
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"For sheer escapism and literary delight" read any book by PG Wodehouse, Dr Tharoor said in a video earlier. Wodehouse is also one of Dr Tharoor's favourite writers from his childhood.
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If not, then do add these to your reading list!
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