Book at Lunchtime welcomes Professor Ruth Harris of All Souls College to discuss her book "Guru to the World; The Life and Legacy of Vivekananda".
Ruth's book has been very highly regarded by reviewers.
“This is a deeply researched and compellingly argued biography of Swami Vivekananda, one of the first Indian religious thinkers to become known in the west, and one of the makers of modern India.”—Rana Mitter, BBC History Magazine
“Guru to the World is a triumph of research and ambition, drawing connections between a dazzling array of philosophies, figures, languages, geographies and religions.”—Abhimanyu Arni, Literary Review
“Vivekananda was many things to many people: the first global religious celebrity, an apostle of Indian nationalism, a man whose message was heard, and heard differently, in salons as well as slums. It’s not just any biographer who can do justice to such a complex life. He’s fortunate to have found a perfect interpreter in Ruth Harris.”—Benjamin Moser.
Join Ruth and an expert panel including Professor Ankhi Mukherjee (English) and Professor Stephen Tuck (History) for lunch at 12.30pm followed by a fascinating discussion from 1pm-2pm.
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