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Press Release-Reading by renowned author Mr. Amitav Ghosh on The Glass Palace 4 September 2014
Reading by renowned author Mr. Amitav Ghosh on
‘The Glass Palace’ – 4-9-2014
The Embassy of India organized a book reading of the well known book ‘The Glass Palace’ by the author Mr. Amitav Ghosh at the Embassy on 4.9.2014.
As the book ‘The Glass Palace’ is based on an epic journey through three generations set in Burma, India and Malaysia, it underscores the deep historical, cultural, social links between India and Myanmar and also reiterating the longstanding relationship between the two countries. A century of traumatic sub-continental history provides the architectural background to the intimate details of Ghosh’s characters’ lives. He conveys all of this with serenity and moral strength in the face of overwhelming turmoil. The characters in the book encapsulate the pain of colonization and is a story of struggle, triumph, love and deceit.
During the book reading, the author read a few passages from ‘The Glass Palace’ which enabled the audience to empathize with the characters. The reading also emphasized the excellent views of imagery depicting the characters as ordinary people in extraordinary circumstances.
The function was attended by senior Myanmar officials, diplomats, expats, representatives from Yangon University and the literary world, who appreciated and enjoyed the stimulating discussion following the reading.
