Passage Through India An Expanded and Illustrated Edition
Passage Through India An Expanded and Illustrated Edition by Gary Snyder is a travel narrative published by Catapult on May 1, 2009. This first trade paper edition spans 152 pages and is presented in English. The book recounts Snyder’s 1962 journey to India and surrounding countries, where he traveled with his wife, poet Joanne Kyger, and fellow Beat writers Allen Ginsberg and Peter Orlovsky. Through extensive journals and a long letter to his sister, Snyder captures the essence of this significant trip.
Readers will find a vivid exploration of travel, culture, and social dynamics as Snyder shares his experiences and observations. The narrative is enriched with slides and photographs, providing a visual context to the journey. This edition delves into themes related to anthropology and political science, offering insights into the Middle Eastern landscape and its cultural intricacies. Passage Through India invites readers to reflect on a transformative voyage that resonates with the spirit of exploration and discovery.
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In 1962 Gary Snyder, with his wife, the poet Joanne Kyger, joined Allen Ginsberg and his companion Peter Orlovsky for a long trip to India and surrounding countries. As always, Snyder kept extensive journals of his travels and, in this particular case, also wrote the whole account in one long letter to his sister. It was an amazing trip, and one that eventually took on legendary status as an iconic Beat Voyage. Complete with slides and photographs, Passage Through India takes us on a journey that transcends time.
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