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All About H. Hatterr (1948) 400 copies

Hali and Collected Stories (1991) 15 copies

The Noble Savage 4 2 copies

All about H. Hatterr [extract from novel] (1948) 1 copy

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All about H. Hatterr (New York Review Books Classics) Desani, G V ( Author ) Nov-06-2007 Paperback (2007) 1 copy

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Legal name: Desani, Govindas Vishnoodas
Birthdate: 1909
Date of death: 2000-11
Gender: male
Nationality: India
Birthplace: Nairobi, Kenya
Place of death: Fort Worth, Texas, USA
Places of residence: Sindh
Austin, Texas, USA
India
Burma
Occupations: professor emeritus
Buddhist philosopher
journalist
novelist
public speaker
Organizations: University of Texas

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All About H.Hatterr (Modern Classics) by G. V. Desani

Desani G. V. is a lofty lion of literature. The best work on cultural receptio that ever has been written by any feller Oriental or Occidental.

And any suggestion to the contrary will be reviewed by Y. Beliram, legum vir, and published as an appendix.

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alik-fuchs | 1 other review | Apr 27, 2018 |

All About H. Hatterr (New York Review Books Classics) by G. V. Desani

Desani is a master of language, wit, and absurdity! Almost every sentence in this book is a masterpiece.

The book takes us through a magical journey that Hatterr embarks on -- spiritual search of truth through hilarious examination of eastern & western worlds.

It's a difficult book as the language can get really ultra-creative at times, yet one of the funniest books I have ever read.

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