The Shadow Lines
novel by Ghosh
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The Shadow Lines is a 1988 novel by Amitav Ghosh. It is a sweeping history that explores the lives of two families, one Indian and one English, profoundly impacted by the events surrounding the departure of the British from India in 1947. The novel delves into themes of national and personal identity, particularly for people in India and Southeast Asia. Ghosh, who received India's Jnanpith Award in 2018, is known for his ambitious narratives that probe these complex themes.1
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