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In An Antique Land is a rich, genre-blending exploration of Egypt’s long history and its connections to India and beyond. Part travel writing, part history, and part anthropology, Amitav Ghosh guides curious readers—historians, travelers, and lovers of literary nonfiction—through a seamless meditation on how cultures touch and transform one another. The tone is lyrical, intelligent, and quietly adventurous, inviting adults and thoughtful readers to rethink boundaries of time, place, and narrative.
In An Antique Land weaves archival fragments, vivid travel episodes, and intimate portraits into a narrative that feels both scholarly and warmly human. It is not a conventional history but a living conversation across centuries, moving from Crusades-era Egypt to more recent turns of memory. The experience is immersive and accessible, with a pace that shifts between striking scenes and reflective prose, making complex ideas vivid, personal, and deeply engaging.
After finishing In An Antique Land, readers gain a deeper sense of how connected the world has long been—how trade routes, migrations, and shared stories knit together communities across oceans. It leaves you feeling wiser, more open to complexity, and inspired to view history—and our present—with renewed curiosity and empathy.
Product Details
Author
Amitav Ghosh
Publisher
Penguin India
Language
English
SKU
BK0032279
ISBN
9780143066491
Reading Age
All
Binding
Paperback
MRP: ₹ 399
₹ 339
15% Off