Out of India (Duckbacks) - Softcover

Pigott-Smith, Tim

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0715632094 ISBN 13: 9780715632093

Publisher: Gerald Duckworth & Co Ltd, 2002

During the filming of Paul Scott's Raj Quartet, "The Jewel in the Crown", Tim Piggott-Smith (whose portrayal of Captain Merrick has been hailed as one of the great dramatic performances of recent times) found himself increasingly captivated by all things Indian. This "affair of the heart" inspired his diary and an ever-growing collection of writings from many varied sources. These are the basis of this book. The writings, besides the diary, range from the Vedas to Kipling, Paul Scott and E.M. Forster and include Alan Ross, Francis Yeats-Brown, Hermann Hesse and Ved Mehta. The work of several contemporary Indian poets also forms an important part of this collection.

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About the Author:

Tim Pigott-Smith is an actor and theatre-director who has starred in countless television dramas, including 'The Chief', 'The Lost Boys', 'Measure for Measure' and 'Life Story'. His performance as Ronald Merrick in the acclaimed series 'The Jewel in the Crown' won him every major British acting award.

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