Dancing In Cambodia And Other Essays By Amitav Ghosh in paperback

Experience the captivating and tumultuous journey through time with Amitav Ghosh's Dancing In Cambodia And Other Essays. Born in Calcutta in 1956, Ghosh's upbringing in Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, and India has shaped his unique perspective. As a published author and Jnanpith Award recipient, Ghosh's expertise shines through his eight novels and particularly in the first novel of his Ibis trilogy, Sea of Poppies, which was shortlisted for the Man Booker prize. In this thought-provoking paperback, Ghosh expertly links historic events, such as King Sisowath's 1906 visit to Europe with a troupe of Cambodian dancers, to more recent events like the Khmer Rouge revolution and the aftermath of the 9/11 terrorist attacks. Ghosh's first-hand accounts will take readers on a journey through time and offer insight into the turmoil of our world.