The theme of Nationalism in The Shadow Lines by Amitav Ghosh

Abstract

Born in 1956, Amitav Ghosh is a distinguished novelist in contemporary literature. Besides his academic endeavours, he is recognized for his contributions as a journalist. Ghosh's literary career began with the publication of his first novel 'Circle of Reason' in 1986, followed by 'The Shadow Lines' in 1988, which garnered significant popularity. His work 'In an Antique Land' was published in 1993, and 'The Calcutta Chromosome' stands out as a mysterious and thrilling addition to his repertoire. In addition to his novels, Ghosh has contributed numerous articles. He received the Sahitya Academy Award in 1989. 'The Shadow Lines' carries profound significance, exploring the lives of families in Calcutta and Dhaka .It conveys the message that the geographical 'lines' separating nations on maps are as insignificant as shadows. It deals with the theme of nationalism.