Amitav Ghosh
Amitav Ghosh is an acclaimed Indian author known for his significant contributions to literature that often explore themes of colonialism, climate change, and the interconnectedness of cultures. He emphasizes the unique responsibility of cultural practitioners to give voice to non-human elements of nature, arguing that storytellers play a crucial role in representing the environment in its own narrative.
Born on Jul 11, 1956 (70 years old)
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
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| Canada | 1 | 7.00 | 0.08% | +0% | 38,005,238 | 31,964 | $1,700,000 | 1,430$ |
| Totals | 1 | 38,005,238 | 31,964 | $1,700,000 | 1,430$ |
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.
Recent Mentions
Canada:
Ghosh's novel Ghost Eye follows a child in 1960s India who claims to remember a past life.
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Switzerland:
Amitav Ghosh is a prominent Indian author known for exploring historical connections in his works.
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Indonesia:
Amitav Ghosh referred to the climate crisis as a crisis of imagination in his work 'The Great Derangement'.
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Slovenia:
Amitav Ghosh is mentioned as a candidate for the Nobel Prize in Literature.
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Uruguay:
Amitav Ghosh is also frequently mentioned as a candidate for the Nobel Prize.
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Liechtenstein:
Amitav Ghosh is mentioned as a possible contender for the Nobel Prize.
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Denmark:
Amitav Ghosh discusses the consequences of a long-standing conflict with the planet.
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Denmark:
Amitav Ghosh is a prominent author known for his works on climate change and historical narratives.
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Denmark:
Amitav Ghosh is one of today's leading intellectuals addressing the planetary crisis.
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Nepal:
Amitav Ghosh is a celebrated Indian author recognized for his contributions to literature and historical narratives.
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