“william radice”

Somadeva’s Kathasaritsagara, the Epics, the Puranas, as well as folklore are among the sources of India’s long tradition of storytelling. Down the ages, they have nourished creative expression, from Tulsi’s Ramayana and Michael Madhusudan Dutt’s Megnadvadh Kavya to Salman Rushdie’s Sto... More

of a life spent in a uniquely single-minded championing of the cause of conservation. A scion of a princely house, Billy Arjan Singh took to hunting at a very young age, but circumstances and his own character led him to a different path altogether. He has been based since 1959 in Tiger Haven, his f... More

From Danish to Spanish, Swahili to Brazilian Portuguese, the languages of the world are brought within the reach of any beginning student. Learners can use the Teach Yourself Language Courses at their own pace or as a supplement to formal courses. These complete courses are based on the very latest ... More

There have been many sides to William Radice's life and career - poetry, Bengali, Tagore, germany, opera and more - and it has not been easy for his readers to keep up with them all. This book, for the first time, offers and an overview, by combining lectures he has given on visits to the subcontine... More

For four years from June 1998, William Radice has written a fortnightly 'Letter from England' for the statesman in Calcutta. These quintessentially personal pieces a make this collection what it is: witty, humance and affecting.Paperback... More