Literature

The contemporary novelist says she's attracted to myths and epics "because they are timeless."

Opium and Empire

Historical novelist Amitav Ghosh dramatizes the poppy trade in his new epic 'Sea of Poppies.'

Opium and Empire

Historical novelist Amitav Ghosh dramatizes the poppy trade in his new epic 'Sea of Poppies.'

The author deconstructs stereotypes about Asians in Western literature and popular culture, using plenty of primary source examples.

The Beats looked to India for answers, while India looked to the West.

The Beats looked to India for answers, while India looked to the West.

In pictures: the American poet's epochal first encounter with India.

Poets, writers, musicians, and historians gather for a historic Asia Society event exploring India's influence on the Beat Generation.

Poets, writers, musicians, and historians gather for a historic Asia Society event exploring India's influence on the Beat Generation.

Iranian scholar illuminates the role of profane and sacred love in classical Persian poetry.

The Western world's preeminent Chinese scholar of the 20th century was an eccentric genius, adventurer, and nudist.

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