Which of the following novels is NOT written by Amitav Ghosh?

Correct option is D

Explanation:

The novel English, August is written by Upamanyu Chatterjee, not Amitav Ghosh. While Amitav Ghosh is known for his profound explorations of history, culture, and environmental concerns in his works, English, August is a satirical take on bureaucracy and urban alienation in India, portraying the life of a young civil servant.
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Information Booster:
Amitav Ghosh’s Works:
Sea of Poppies (2008): The first novel in the Ibis Trilogy, it explores themes of colonialism, migration, and the opium trade in the 19th century.
Flood of Fire (2015): The third installment in the Ibis Trilogy, dealing with the First Opium War.
Gun Island (2019): This novel combines myth, migration, and climate change, blending history and current global issues. These three novels are part of Ghosh's Ibis trilogy, which tells the story of the opium trade in the 19th century.

Upamanyu Chatterjee’s English, August (1988):
A landmark in Indian English literature.
The protagonist, Agastya Sen, struggles with existential dilemmas as he navigates life in a small town as a civil servant.

Additional Knowledge:
(a) Sea of Poppies: This novel earned Ghosh international acclaim and was shortlisted for the Booker Prize.
(b) Flood of Fire: A powerful narrative examining colonial exploitation and personal transformations during war.
(c) Gun Island: Focuses on ecological crises and myths, showcasing Ghosh’s environmental consciousness.
(d) English, August: A masterpiece of modern satire, contrasting the rural-urban divide and critiquing bureaucracy in post-colonial India.