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Ecocriticism and Environmental Degradation in Amitav Ghosh’s Select Work

Authors
Rajesh Jakhar1, *, Garima Chauhan2, Shalini Saxena3
1Scholar, Department of Development Studies, Vivekananda Global University, Jaipur, Rajasthan, India
2Associate Professor, Department of Development Studies, Vivekananda Global University, Jaipur, Rajasthan, India
3Professor, Department of Science and Humanities, Poornima University, Jaipur, Rajasthan, India
*Corresponding author. Email: rjshjakhar@gmail.com
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Rajesh Jakhar
Available Online 14 June 2025.
DOI
10.2991/978-2-38476-416-7_28How to use a DOI?
Keywords
Ecocriticism; Environmental Degradation; Climate Change; Environmental Crisis; Natural Disasters; Colonialism; Displacement; Human-Nature Relationship; Amitav Ghosh
Abstract

This study explores ecocriticism in Amitav Ghosh’s novels, with a particular focus on Gun Island, The Hungry Tide, The Glass Palace, and The Shadow Lines. It examines how Ghosh portrays the intricate relationship between humans and the environment, addressing themes such as colonial exploitation of natural resources, climate change, and displacement. Using a qualitative research approach, the study analyzes these novels through an ecocritical lens, highlighting Ghosh’s advocacy for ecological awareness and his critique of environmental degradation. The findings reveal a nuanced understanding of environmental issues, as Ghosh intertwines cultural, historical, and ecological narratives to challenge readers’ perceptions of nature and human responsibility. By offering an in-depth exploration of Ghosh’s engagement with environmental themes, this research contributes to the growing field of ecocriticism.

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Proceedings of Innovative Multidisciplinary Approaches to Global Challenges: Sustainability, Equity, and Ethics in an Interconnected World (IMASEE 2025)
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Advances in Social Science, Education and Humanities Research
Publication Date
14 June 2025
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978-2-38476-416-7
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2352-5398
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10.2991/978-2-38476-416-7_28How to use a DOI?
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© 2025 The Author(s)
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