Amitav Ghosh
Born: 01-01-1956
Amitav Ghosh is an acclaimed Indian author known for his richly detailed historical novels and deep exploration of post-colonial themes. His works often blend fiction with historical events, offering perspectives on migration, identity, and climate change. Ghosh's notable books include "The Shadow Lines," "The Glass Palace," and the Ibis Trilogy. A recipient of numerous awards, he has become a prominent voice in contemporary literature.
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Quotes
A man who can't mind his own business is worse than a woman.
The river is like a storyteller, you know.
The truth’s not in the tales, it’s in the telling.
When we tell a story we exercise control, but in such a way as to leave a gap, an opening. It is a version, but in that version, there is a place for the listener, the reader to fill in.
But there is always something to be thankful for. For me, it’s the poppy.
It’s a strange thing, the heart of man, for my heart is a mystery even to myself.
The world is a court, and life is a crime.
We all have our own ways of making up for the losses in life.
The poppy is the sign of sleep, of oblivion.
The world is not a simple place, and it is never black and white.
It is not easy to forgive, but the heart is a treacherous thing.
I am the man I am because of the people who have taught me.