Dancing In Cambodia And Other Essays By Amitav Ghosh in paperback

Learn about the fascinating life and work of author Amitav Ghosh, born in Calcutta in 1956. With a rich cultural background that includes living in Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, and India, Ghosh studied at prestigious universities such as Delhi and Oxford. In 1986, he published the first of eight novels, The Circle of Reason, which would pave the way for his highly acclaimed Ibis trilogy, including Sea of Poppies, a Man Booker prize nominee. Most recently, Ghosh was awarded the prestigious Jnanpith Award in 2018. Now available in paperback, his collection of essays, Dancing in Cambodia and Other Essays, offers an unparalleled perspective of history and turmoil through first-hand accounts. From the first-ever visit to Europe by Cambodian dancers in 1906 to Ghosh's own experiences during 9/11, this is a must-read for those interested in the ever-changing world we live in.