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Amitava Kumar is a distinguished Indian writer known for his English-language works. Born on March 17, 1963, he has made substantial contributions to the literary world with his poetry, essays, and novels. His writing frequently delves into themes of identity, history, and cultural diversity.

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“Michael Ondaatje’s work taught me how to be at home in fragments, and how to think about a big story in carefully curated vignettes. All his books were odd, all of them ‘unfinished’ the way Chopin’s Études are unfinished: no wasted gestures, no unnecessary notes.”

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“There is no beginning that is a blank page.”

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Book:Bombay--London--New York

Source: Bombay--London--New York

“The border is a marketplace. The invisible hand of the powerful governs the crossings.”

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Source: Passport Photos

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Born: March 17, 1963
Known for: Writer
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