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Amitav Ghosh turned to legends to write a story large enough for climate change

Nov 11, 2021 · 8m
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  • Amitav Ghosh discusses his novel inspired by climate change.
  • The story retells a Bengali myth about a nature goddess and a greedy merchant.
  • Ghosh explores themes of control and environmental impact.

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