Amitav Ghosh
Wild Fictions
Wild Fictions
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Wild Fictions is a collection of Amitav Ghosh's writing on literature, language, climate change, and the environment, which offers a powerful refutation of imperial violence, a fascinating exploration of the fictions we weave to absorb history, and a reminder of the importance of empathy. It charts a course that allows us to heal our relationships and restore a delicate balance with the volatile landscapes to which we all belong.
Format: Hardback
Length: 496 pages
Publication date: 10 April 2025
Publisher: John Murray Press
Ghosh's latest collection, "Wild Fictions," is a dazzling showcase of his writing on various subjects that have captivated him over the past twenty-five years. The book explores themes such as literature and language, climate change and the environment, human lives, travel, and discoveries. Through a series of essays, Ghosh delves into the significance of the commodification of the clove, the diversity of mangrove forests in West Bengal, and the fluidity of multilingualism. "Wild Fictions" is a powerful refutation of imperial violence, a fascinating exploration of the fictions we weave to absorb history, and a reminder of the importance of empathy.
Ghosh's writing is characterized by moral passion, intellectual curiosity, and literary elegance. He has a unique ability to make us understand the world in new and urgent ways. The pieces within "Wild Fictions" chart a course that allows us to heal our relationships and restore a delicate balance with the volatile landscapes to which we all belong.
Ghosh's brilliant mind, avenging pen, and huge soul have earned him widespread acclaim. His previous works, such as "The Glass Palace," "The Calcutta Chromosome," and "Sea of Poppies," have been praised for their depth, complexity, and emotional resonance.
"Wild Fictions" is a testament to Ghosh's enduring legacy as a writer. It is a must-read for anyone who is interested in exploring the complexities of our world and the ways in which we can create a more just and sustainable future.
Weight: 734g
Dimension: 164 x 243 x 43 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781529349382
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