1. Research Scholar, Department of English, Ram Krishna Dharmarth Foundation (RKDF) University, Ranchi, Jharkhand,

India

DOI Link (Crossref) Prefix: https://doi.org/10.63431/AIJITR/3.III.2026.107-112

AIJITR, Volume 3, Issue –III, May - June, 2026, PP.107-112

Received on 31th May, 2026 & Accepted on 10th June, 2026,

Published: 20th June, 2026.

Amitav Ghosh masterfully utilizes history as a subtle backdrop rather than a dominant force, prioritizing individual lived experiences over grand historical narratives. Throughout his novels, history echoes discreetly in the background. A prime example is “The Glass Palace”, an ambitious work spanning over a century and following four generations of characters across India and Southeast Asia. Across his entire oeuvre, Ghosh consistently balances the massive sweep of history with the profound psychological depth of ordinary people. He crafts his narratives with precise insight, leaving readers with a lingering disquiet regarding how historical currents irrevocably reshape individual lives. The human historian in Ghosh’s fiction frequently traverses diverse cultures and territories, navigating what anthropological studies define as the “third space”. Existing scholarship on Ghosh frequently highlights these rich sociocultural representations, particularly the intersection of history and fiction — a core focal point within New Historicism. In Ghosh’s works, major themes are viewed through the lens of ordinary characters rather than prominent historical figures. Adopting a sharp, analytical perspective, this article offers a discursive critique of New Historicism and examines how a post- national future is formulated within this historical-fictional interface. While Ghosh often associates the pitfalls of nationalism with the historical background, this paper, titled “Discursive Refractions: New Historicist Dimensions in the Fiction of Amitav Ghosh” specifically explores how history and fiction converge. Ultimately, this study interprets these narrative intersections by evaluating them against the diverse cultural aspects of contemporary Indian society.