Despite the wealth that flows in its creative economy, Mansur is a book about beauty, not opulence. Ram handles this world of strict propriety and immense wealth with tenderness; it is an empire known for its forts and its might, but in their pursuit of artistic possibility and its ample patronage, you also glimpse what it is well on course to becoming – an empire that will be known for its prolific aesthetic legacy. Mansur is a rich novel about beauty and want, immersing its readers into a world of delicacy so sublime, that you will want to return to its pages again and stay a while.
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September global fiction: A new novel by Sally Rooney and five other titles to look forward to
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‘The Greatest of All Time’ review: A Vijay show and not much else
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Personal essay: A writer on the dilemmas of loving the Hindi language in a Sikh Punjab
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