Mahaparbat : Ek Kahani Hamare Daur Ki

Book Details

• Author: Amitav Ghosh

• Publisher: HarperCollins

• Language: English

• Edition: 2022

• ISBN: 9789354896088

• Pages: 48

• Cover: Hardcover

• Package Dimensions: 7.3 x 4.6 x 0.5 inches

About The Book

Mahaparbat is a compelling new story from internationally renowned author Amitav Ghosh, offering a stark cautionary tale of humanity’s systematic exploitation of nature, leading to an inevitable environmental collapse. Recounted as a dream, this fable tells the story of Mahaparbat, the Living Mountain, and the indigenous valley dwellers who thrive under its protective shelter. Their world is upended by the assault on the mountain for commercial gain by the Anthropoi, humans who relentlessly exploit nature’s resources for profit.

The story unfolds into a catastrophic disaster, symbolizing the consequences of mankind’s greed and disregard for the environment. In a time when we are battling a global pandemic and facing the looming climate catastrophe — both products of our insufficient understanding of the relationship between humans and nature — Mahaparbat serves as a powerful reflection of the challenges we face today. This is a book for our times, resonating strongly with readers of all ages, urging them to reconsider their connection with the world around them and the long-term impact of their actions on the planet.