The Shadow Lines
The Shadow Lines by Amitav Ghosh, published by Penguin Books India on January 26, 2010, is a work of fiction that explores the fluidity of memory and identity. The narrative follows a young boy as he navigates through time and the stories of those around him, revealing how physical, political, and chronological borders can blur. As he matures, he grapples with the impact of a violent event, piecing together fragmented memories and imagined tales to form a complex understanding of a world where borders are mere illusions.
Readers will find an intricate tapestry of relationships and experiences that challenge the notion of nationhood. Ghosh’s storytelling is both vivid and thought-provoking, as he examines how arbitrary divisions can transform a place of belonging into one of conflict. This edition spans 288 pages and is presented in English, inviting readers to reflect on the interconnectedness of human experiences across perceived boundaries.
Official synopsis Publisher
As A Young Boy, Amitav Ghosh&Rsquo;S Narrator Travels Across Time Through The Tales Of Those Around Him, Traversing The Unreliable Planes Of Memory, Unmindful Of Physical, Political And Chronological Borders. But As He Grows Older, He Is Haunted By A Seemingly Random Act Of Violence. Bits And Pieces Of Stories, Both Half-Remembered And Imagined, Come Together In His Mind Until He Arrives At An Intricate, Interconnected Picture Of The World Where Borders And Boundaries Mean Nothing, Mere Shadow Lines That We Draw Dividing People And Nations.
Out Of A Complex Web Of Memories, Relationships And Images, Amitav Ghosh Builds An Intensely Vivid, Funny And Moving Story. Exposing The Idea Of The Nation State As An Illusion, An Arbitrary Dissection Of People, Ghosh Depicts The Absurd Manner In Which Your Home Can Suddenly Become Your Enemy.
Winner Of The Sahitya Akademi Award
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