Neuf Vies

William Dalrymple

William Dalrymple's "Nine Lives" explores spirituality in modern India through the lives of nine individuals, including a Jain nun, a Theyyam dancer, a Sufi mystic, a prison sculptor, Baul singers, Tibetan monks, and Tantric practitioners. These stories highlight the coexistence of ancient traditions with modernization in India, emphasizing the universal quest for meaning and connection.