Volume VI Special Issue V June 2026

Name of Author : Mr. Tripuraneni Sujith

Title of the paper : Ecological Imaginaries and Postcolonial Realities: A Study of Environmental Consciousness in the Works of Amitav Ghosh

Abstract: The intersection of ecological imaginaries and postcolonial realities in the works of Amitav Ghosh, with a focus on his evolving environmental consciousness. Situating Ghoshs writings within the framework of eco criticism and postcolonial theory, the paper examines how his narratives challenge anthropocentric worldviews and foreground the complex entanglements between human and non human agencies. Through a close reading of major texts such as The Hungry Tide, Sea of Poppies, and The Great Derangement, the study highlights how Ghosh reimagines ecological relationships in the context of colonial histories, globalization, and climate crisis. The paper argues that Ghoshs ecological imagination is deeply rooted in the material realities of the Global South, where environmental degradation is inseparable from colonial exploitation and socio economic inequalities. His works reveal how marginalized communities, particularly in vulnerable coastal and riverine regions, experience the disproportionate impacts of ecological change. By blending historical fiction with environmental discourse, Ghosh not only critiques the legacy of imperialism but also questions the limitations of contemporary literary forms in addressing climate change. Furthermore, the study emphasizes Ghoshs call for a reorientation of narrative strategies to better represent the scale and urgency of ecological crises. His engagement with myth, memory, and indigenous knowledge systems offers alternative ways of understanding environmental sustainability and resilience. Ultimately, this paper demonstrates that Ghoshs writings contribute significantly to the development of postcolonial eco criticism by articulating a vision of interconnectedness that transcends national, temporal, and species boundaries.

Keywords : anthropocentric, globalization, socio economic inequalities,interconnectedness

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