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Akbar the Great

This Mughal Emperor receives substantial attention from the narrator for his promulgation of art.

Carrie Fisher

This actress, most notable for appearing in Star Wars movies, exerts substantial influence on Hollywood in behind-the-scenes work more than on screen.

Christopher Hitchens

This author, and noted atheist, is eulogized in the anthology.

Bhupen Khakar

This artist, who works in modifications of traditional Indian styles, is eulogized in the anthology.

Laxmi

This hijra in Thane is described at length in one of the essays, taken as a representative of the gender construction.

Harold Pinter

This author, noted for contrarian opinions and a friend of the narrator, is eulogized in the anthology.

Philip Roth

This author, after whom an award is named and whose influence on the narrator is noted, is eulogized in the anthology.

Salman Rushdie

Narrator of the essays, this author is highly lauded. He is noted for...

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