What inspired the juxtaposition of Venice and Varanasi in this story?
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Jeff in Venice, Death in Varanasi

Jeff in Venice, Death in Varanasi
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What inspired the juxtaposition of Venice and Varanasi in this story?
Did anyone else feel the narrative captures a sense of existential searching?
How did the author decide to blend travel writing with introspective fiction?