Which among the following books is written by Amitav Ghosh? 

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  1. Back to the Roads 
  2. 400 Days
  3. Jungle Nama
  4. Battlefield

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Option 3 : Jungle Nama
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The correct answer is Jungle Nama.

Key Points

  •  Amitav Ghosh is an esteemed Indian author, well-known for his works in English fiction.
  • Jungle Nama is a book written by Amitav Ghosh and is his first attempt at a narrative in verse.
  • The book is based on the legend of Bon Bibi, a traditional tale prevalent in the Sundarbans region of Bengal.
  • Jungle Nama illustrates the complex relationship between humans and the natural environment, presenting it in the form of an allegory.
  • The book was published in 2021.

Additional Information

Book Year of Publication Brief Description
The Shadow Lines 1988 The book is a beautifully written novel that explores the political and personal repercussions of the partition of India.
The Glass Palace 2000 This book is a sweeping, panoramic view of the impact of the British Empire on India and Burma.
The Hungry Tide 2004 This novel is set in the Sundarbans and explores the life of the people living there as well as the area's delicate ecology.
Sea of Poppies 2008 This is the first volume of The Ibis trilogy, set prior to the First Opium War.
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