About the Author

KRISHNA DUTTA was born and brought up in Calcutta. She has translated Bengali literature and written several books on Rabindranath Tagore.

Reviews

"... her history of Calcutta ... blends history and analysis with incident (and) personal experience..." The Hindu "This is an admirable and in-depth guide to a city rich in traditions and contradictions; as vibrant and quirky as the place it celebrates, the book is a first-rate primer for those who wish to explore both Calcutta's history and its modern identity." New Internationalist