Amitava Kumar on Finding Solace in the Words of Others

Amitava Kumar on Finding Solace in the Words of Others

“I was still reporting to my father, the things I had read and all that I had remembered.”

By Amitava Kumar | February 27, 2024

Amitava Kumar: How Can You Write Fiction That Fights Fake News?

Amitava Kumar: How Can You Write Fiction That Fights Fake News?

“A novel often serves as a site of contention for different viewpoints.”

By Amitava Kumar | October 5, 2021

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On Taking Inspiration From Famous Authors' Creative Processes

By Amitava Kumar | March 27, 2020

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