The Circle of Reason
novel by Ghosh
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The Circle of Reason (1986) is the debut novel by Indian author Amitav Ghosh. It follows an Indian protagonist who, suspected of terrorism, flees India for North Africa and the Middle East. The novel is characterized by its postcolonial perspective, which marginalizes Europe, and its postmodern, nonlinear structure with extensive intertextuality. Ghosh's work often explores themes of national and personal identity, particularly for people in India and Southeast Asia.1
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