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The Great Derangement invites readers to rethink how we imagine climate change. This powerful, timely non-fiction work by Amitav Ghosh blends literary criticism, history, and cultural analysis to challenge our collective imagination and to ask how storytelling can help us face a warming world. Written for adult readers and anyone curious about literature, politics, and the future, this thoughtful inquiry carries an urgent but hopeful tone, urging readers to engage with one of the defining questions of our era.
Structured as a series of lucid essays, The Great Derangement examines why climate change has often remained outside the realm of fiction, journalism, and public life. Ghosh's clear, accessible voice weaves together history, politics, and literary critique to show how novelists, historians, and scientists can and must imagine new forms of life in a changing world. The book's compelling pace and cross-disciplinary approach make complex ideas feel tangible, inviting readers to consider the responsibilities of writers and readers alike.
In The Great Derangement, the author discusses key concepts such as the limits of conventional genres, the power of narrative to mobilize or mislead, and the moral imperative to engage with crisis through art. The book encourages a shift from lament to action, offering accessible examples and thoughtful provocations that make scholarly ideas feel relevant to everyday life and creative practice.
Reading this book leaves you with a new lens for understanding the climate crisis and the vital role of storytelling in shaping tomorrow. It inspires readers to rethink the responsibility of writers and the potential of literature to imagine and mobilize action, leaving a lasting imprint on how you see culture, nature, and the future.
Product Details
Author
Amitav Ghosh
Publisher
Penguin Books India
Language
English
SKU
BK0436900
ISBN
9780143429067
Reading Age
All
Binding
Paperback
MRP: ₹ 299
₹ 254
15% Off