AMITAV GHOSH AND HIS OEUVRE

About this book

The present venture is a commentary on the four novels of Amitav Ghosh i.e., Circle of Reason (1986); The Shadow Lines (1988); The Calcutta Chromosome (1996) and The Glass Palace (2000). As a versatile writer, Ghosh uses various techniques to drive his point home The Circle of Reason is a satire which brings out the over-emphasis on the spirit of scientific rationality. The Calcutta Chromosome is a science fiction, written to demystify the monopoly of the West over scientific research. The Shadow Lines is a memory novel which shows the futility of man-made boundaries. The Glass Palace is a family saga on the consequences of British colonization. This book endeavours not only to study the techniques used but also to get to the core of the narratives which enable Amitav Ghosh to tell his vibrant stories. Written in a straight and flowing prose, this book may prove useful to those who are interested in researching the works of Amitav Ghosh. Bhanumati Mishra is a M.Phil., Ph.D in English Literature. Her areas of interest include Contemporary Indian Writing in English, Feminist fiction and inspirational literature. She presently resides in Varanasi.