Who is the author of 'The Glass Palace'?
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Correct answer: A
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Answer: Option (1) is Amitav Ghosh.
Explanation:
The Glass Palace is a historical novel written by the renowned Indian-English author Amitav Ghosh, published in the year 2000. This novel portrays, on a vast canvas, the history of Burma (Myanmar), Bengal, India, and Malaya spanning from the late 19th century to the mid-20th century. Its narrative primarily revolves around the downfall of Burma's last king—King Thibaw—due to the British invasion, and the subsequent exile of his family to India (Ratnagiri). Amitav Ghosh was honored with the 54th Jnanpith Award in 2018 for his exceptional literary contributions, becoming the first English-language writer to receive this prestigious accolade. His writing often features profound portrayals of colonial history and human relationships.
Additional Points:
Option (2) Vikram Seth: He is particularly known for his epic novel, A Suitable Boy.
Option (3) Salman Rushdie: His famous novels include Midnight's Children (a Booker Prize winner) and Victory City.
Option (4) Raj Kamal Jha: He is an Indian novelist and journalist whose book, The City and the Sea, has received the Rabindranath Tagore Literary Prize.
Key Data: Other famous works by Amitav Ghosh include the Ibis Trilogy and The Shadow Lines.
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