Five books to read in May
Essay collection, bittersweet take on love and loss, international intrigue, thriller with social commentary and tense psychological drama
08 May 2025 - 05:00
Wild Fictions: Essays on Literature, Empire, and the Environment by Amitav Ghosh
Wild Fictions is a compelling collection of essays by Amitav Ghosh, one of the most influential literary voices of our time. Best known for novels like The Hungry Tide and the Ibis Trilogy, Ghosh has long explored the intersections of history, ecology and colonialism. In this volume, he brings together more than 20 years of essays, speeches, diary entries and reflections on the major themes that run through both his fiction and non-fiction...
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