Archive · 23 Jan 2026
Amitav Ghosh Discusses New Novel Ghost-Eye
Amitav Ghosh, a famous writer, talked about his new book called Ghost-Eye at a big book event in Kolkata.
He said he loves writing stories and this book is about a little girl who suddenly starts acting differently, like she remembers a past life.
The story is set in a place called the Sunderbans and has a lot about Kolkata and Bengali life.
Ghosh also talked about how he got the idea for the title from a Native American belief.
He was happy to win a big prize in South Korea and be part of a special project in Norway.
At the end, he cut a fish-shaped cake because fish are important in his book.
Many people lined up to get his autograph.
Amitav Ghosh discussed his new novel Ghost-Eye at the Kolkata Literary Meet.
The novel is set in the Sunderbans and Kolkata, exploring themes of past lives and environmentalism.
Ghosh drew from memories of Kolkata and Bengali life for the novel's details.
The title Ghost-Eye is inspired by a Native American belief about people with bi-colored eyes.
Ghosh expressed gratitude for winning the Pak Kyongni Literary Prize and being part of Norway's Future Library Project.
- Who
- Amitav Ghosh, a renowned author
- What
- Discussion about his new novel Ghost-Eye
- When
- During the Kolkata Literary Meet
- Where
- Alipore Museum, Kolkata
- Why
- To share insights about his new novel and its themes
- Author
- Amitav Ghosh
- Novel
- Ghost-Eye
- Setting
- Sunderbans, Kolkata
- Premise
- Child with memories of past lives
- Inspiration
- Native American belief on heterochromia
- Awards
- Pak Kyongni Literary Prize (2025), Future Library Project
- Festival
- Kolkata Literary Meet
- Festival Director
- Malavika Banerjee