The Circle of Reason: Balaram’s Obsession
Journal Title: Notions A Journal of English Literature - Year 2018, Vol 0, Issue 4
Abstract
The Circle of Reason, written in 1986, is Amitav’s first novel which enabled him to the pinnacle of Indian-English writing and included him in the group of luminous writing fraternity. This work vindicated him as a master craftsman. This very first novel of Amitav Ghosh broke the traditional shackles and he followed his own style with his innovative genius and exploring capabilities. The circle of Reason develops gradually, in three sections; from ‘Sattva: Reason’ and ‘Rajas: Passion’ to ‘Tamas: Death’. The circle’s other meaning is here ‘restlessness’ to find Reason which doesn’t end. The novel is full of several obsessed characters who are striving to find their ideals in this anarchic world; everybody seems to be restless to complete the circle.
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Dr. Meenu Pant,
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