Description
Join acclaimed writer, parliamentarian, and word-lover Shashi Tharoor for a joyous celebration of the English language.
In his latest book, A Wonderland of Words, Tharoor revels in the quirks, complexities, and sheer magic of words — from oxymorons to euphemisms, contronyms to kennings. With trademark wit and erudition, he explores the history, beauty, and occasional absurdity of English, offering insight, humour, and literary delight in equal measure.
Whether you’re a lifelong logophile or simply curious about how language works, this event promises to entertain, inform, and deepen your love of words.
About the Author
Dr Shashi Tharoor
Shashi Tharoor is a politician and award-winning author of 26 books of fiction and non-fiction. With a three-decade long career at the United Nations, he has served as a peacekeeper, refugee worker, and administrator at the highest levels, serving as Under-Secretary General during Kofi Annan’s leadership. Some of his popular books include Why I Am A Hindu, Inglorious Empire, and more recently Ambedkar: A Life.
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