a book that captures perspective of time and events, of lines that bring people together and hold them apart; lines that are clearly visible from one perspective and nonexistent from another; lines that exist in the memory of one, and therefore in another's imagination.Amitav Ghosh is an Indian writer and the winner of the 54th Jnanpith award, best known for his work in English fiction. Wikipedia
Born: 11 July 1956 (age 64 years), Kolkata, India
Spouse: Deborah Baker (m. 1990)
Education: Delhi School of Economics, University of Oxford, MORE
Nominations: Booker Prize, International Booker Prize, MORE
Awards: Jnanpith Award, Arthur C. Clarke Award, Prix M?dicis ?tranger, Padma Shri