The Paradox of Civilization: A Journey Through the Andamans and the Echoes of Colonialism in Island
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The Paradox of Civilization: A Journey Through the Andamans and the Echoes of Colonialism in Island

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Sujit Saraf's 'Island' is a thought-provoking and audacious novel that reimagines the tragic death of an American missionary in the Bay of Bengal. The novel explores questions of civilization, identity, and the legacy of colonialism. Through a fictionalized account of the events surrounding the missionary's death, Saraf challenges readers to question the historical narrative and consider the complexities of human relationships and the struggle for identity in a globalized world.

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Island Novel About Sentinelese Tribe Draws Criticism for Ethical Concerns
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Island Novel About Sentinelese Tribe Draws Criticism for Ethical Concerns

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Published : Dec 06, 2024 19:58 IST - 4 MINS READ In November 2018, a 26-year-old American missionary, John Allen Chau, made headlines when he ventured into the forbidden North Sentinel Island in the Andamans and got himself killed at the hands of what many call “the world’s most isolated” indigenous people, the Sentinelese. In Saraf’s fictional story, the Anthropological …

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