The Calcutta Chromosome By Amitav Ghosh in paperback

Amitav Ghosh, an acclaimed writer and former professor, was born in Calcutta in 1956. He spent his childhood in Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, and India, and obtained degrees from the prestigious universities of Delhi and Oxford. In 1986, Ghosh published his first novel, The Circle of Reason, and went on to release eight more works of fiction. His novel Sea of Poppies, the first in his Ibis trilogy, was a finalist for the renowned Man Booker Prize. In 2018, he was honored with the Jnanpith Award. In his gripping and alluring writing style, Ghosh seamlessly connects various genres and periods of time, crafting an intricate story that centers around the elusive 'Calcutta Chromosome'. With its intricately drawn characters, clever use of computer science, and depictions of both Victorian and contemporary India, The Calcutta Chromosome defies traditional literary boundaries, establishing Amitav Ghosh as an unparalleled master of