About the Author
Amitav Ghosh
ISBN 9780143066491
Rs. 640
Penguin Books
In An Antique Land
Who it's for: Readers interested in history, travel writing, and cross-cultural connections
In An Antique Land is a compelling narrative where Amitav Ghosh intertwines his personal experiences in an Egyptian village in the 1980s with a historical quest to trace the journey of a 12th-century Indian slave. Through this unique blend of travelogue, history, and anthropology, Ghosh uncovers profound and enduring connections between India and Egypt, and illuminates the shared histories of Hindu, Muslim, and Jewish communities across centuries, from the medieval period to modern times.Why You Should Read? Discover a distinctive literary work that seamlessly merges travel writing, historical research, and memoir. Gain insight into the intricate cultural and historical ties linking India and Egypt across a millennium. Explore how personal encounters and historical documentation can reveal a deeper understanding of global interconnectedness. Challenge conventional boundaries of genre and geography through a richly detailed and thought-provoking narrative.
Highlights
- Merges travelogue, history, and anthropology in one narrative.
- Traces the journey of a 12th-century Indian slave.
- Explores connections between India and Egypt across a millennium.
- Highlights shared histories of Hindu, Muslim, and Jewish communities.
- Based on Ghosh's personal experiences in an Egyptian village in the 1980s.
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Questions about this book
What is the book about?
It intertwines Amitav Ghosh's personal experiences in an Egyptian village in the 1980s with a historical quest to trace the journey of a 12th-century Indian slave, revealing connections between India and Egypt.
What genres does the book blend?
It blends travelogue, history, and anthropology, creating a unique narrative that crosses conventional genre boundaries.
What historical period does it cover?
It covers from the medieval period to modern times, focusing on the 12th-century slave's journey and its connections to the present.
What cultural connections does it explore?
It illuminates shared histories of Hindu, Muslim, and Jewish communities across centuries, and the enduring ties between India and Egypt.