Description
In this captivating novel, a future where malaria has been eradicated is threatened by a mysterious resurgence, leading a young man on a quest to uncover the truth behind a legendary scientific discovery. His investigation plunges him into the enigmatic world of Antar, a brilliant but reclusive researcher, and the forgotten history of malaria's cure. Through a blend of historical fact and speculative fiction, the narrative explores themes of scientific discovery, cultural memory, and the enduring power of myth. Amitav Ghosh masterfully weaves a tale that is both a thrilling medical mystery and a profound meditation on the nature of knowledge and its transmission across time.
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paperback
Permanent Black
Published Jan 1, 2000
256 pages
ISBN: 9788175300415
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First Published
1995
Language
eng
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