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Amitav Ghosh
The Calcutta Chromosome
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"The Calcutta Chromosome" by Amitav Ghosh is a fascinating and innovative work of historical fiction that explores the intersection of science, history, and colonialism. The novel is set in the near future and follows the story of a researcher named L. Murugan, who is studying the life of Ronald Ross, the Nobel Prize-winning scientist who discovered the malaria parasite. As Murugan delves deeper into Ross's research, he begins to uncover a hidden history of the disease, one that leads him to the streets of Calcutta and the mysterious figure of a man named Subranmanium Banerjee. Through a series of flashbacks, Ghosh weaves together a complex narrative that spans continents and centuries, exploring the ways in which colonialism and scientific discovery have been intertwined. Ghosh's writing is rich and evocative, bringing to life the sights, sounds, and smells of colonial Calcutta and the people who inhabit it. The novel is also deeply researched, with Ghosh drawing on a wide range of sources to create a vivid and convincing portrait of the city and its history. At its heart, "The Calcutta Chromosome" is a meditation on the nature of scientific discovery and the ways in which it is shaped by politics, power, and culture. Ghosh challenges the traditional narrative of scientific progress, suggesting instead that it is a complex and often messy process, shaped by a wide range of factors beyond the control of individual scientists. Overall, "The Calcutta Chromosome" is a thought-provoking and engaging novel that will appeal to readers interested in history, science, and the cultural implications of both. Ghosh's innovative storytelling and richly drawn characters make this a standout work of historical fiction that is not to be missed...
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