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Number of Pages
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Language
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Book Summary
Wild Fictions is a remarkable hardback collection by Amitav Ghosh that gathers twenty-five years of his insightful writing on literature and language, climate change and the environment, and the rich tapestry of human experience, travel, and discovery. Written for adult readers and thoughtful young adults who relish global perspectives, this volume speaks with moral clarity and intellectual curiosity. The tone is evocative and hopeful, inviting you to think deeply about the places we inhabit and the stories that connect us.
Structured as a carefully curated sequence of essays, Wild Fictions moves through topics from the commodification of cloves to the biodiversity of Bengal’s mangrove forests and the radical fluidity of multilingualism. Ghosh writes with a blend of reportage, reflection, and persuasive moral clarity, weaving together geography, history, and human experience into a cohesive meditation on how we live with the world around us.
What makes the experience unique is the way the pieces dialogue with one another—each essay a window into a landscape, a language, or a memory, and together forming a chorus about responsibility, empathy, and healing. The writing is graceful and precise, balancing scholarly insight with accessible storytelling, so concepts like environmental justice, cultural exchange, and climate resilience feel concrete and immediate. Ghosh’s lucid critique of imperial violence and his insistence on sensitivity and empathy guide these reflections, inviting readers to reconsider how history is told and how we relate to land, oceans, and communities.
After finishing Wild Fictions, readers gain a more nuanced understanding of humanity’s relationship with the environment, a renewed curiosity about language and history, and a sense of hopeful responsibility toward the world we share. The collection lingers with you, inviting ongoing reflection and compassionate engagement with the landscapes and people you encounter.
Product Details
Author
Amitav Ghosh
Publisher
Harper
Number of Pages
496
Language
English
SKU
BK0517224
ISBN
9789365691009
Reading Age
All
Dimensions
2.81 x 15 x 23 cm
Binding
Hardback
MRP: ₹ 799
₹ 679
15% Off