Call for Chapters: Amitav Ghosh and the Future of Ecocriticism
Amitav Ghosh stands as one of the most ecologically conscious voices in contemporary literature, bridging the gap between the tidal ecosystems of the Sundarbans and the global anxieties of the climate crisis. If you are a scholar exploring the intersection of literature and the environment, this is your chance to contribute to a high-impact academic project.
Dr. R B Soni (Assistant Professor, The CVM University) and Sanskriti Publication House are inviting original scholarly contributions for an upcoming edited volume: Representation of Ecocriticism in Amitav Ghosh’s Selected Text.
Why You Should Contribute
This volume is designed to provide a platform for academics at all career stages—from doctoral researchers to independent scholars and established faculty.
No Publication Fees: There are absolutely no processing or publication charges.
Quality Assurance: All chapters will undergo a rigorous double-blind peer review process.
Global Reach: The volume will be published with an ISBN, and authors will receive a Free E-Book and Free E-Certificate.
Suggested Themes
The volume seeks to examine Ghosh's work through diverse theoretical and interdisciplinary lenses, including:
Ecocriticism and Postcolonial Ecology in his fiction.
Environmental Ethics in The Great Derangement.
The Sundarbans as a cultural and ecological space in The Hungry Tide.
Multispecies Narratives and more-than-human worlds.
Environmental Displacement and climate refugees.
Blue Humanities and oceanic ecocriticism in The Ibis Trilogy.
Intersections of gender, caste, and environmental justice.
Submission & Formatting Guidelines
To ensure your work is considered, please adhere to the following technical requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
| Abstract | 180–250 words with 5 keywords |
| Full Chapter | 3,000–4,000 words (including references) |
| Font & Spacing | Times New Roman (Size 12), 1.5 Line Spacing |
| Referencing Style | MLA 9th Edition |
| Plagiarism | Must be less than 10% |
| Author Bio | 150 words with a passport-size photograph |
Important Dates to Remember
Mark your calendar! The deadlines are approaching quickly:
Abstract Submission Deadline: 28-05-2026
Notification of Acceptance: 05-06-2026
Full Chapter Submission: 01-07-2026
Tentative Publication Month: July/August 2026
How to Apply
Ready to join this critical conversation on climate discourse and narrative form? Send your abstracts and queries directly to the editorial team at:
📧 eco.amitavghosh@gmail.com
Don't miss the chance to have your research featured in a volume dedicated to one of the most vital literary voices of our time. Your insights into "eco-anxiety" and the "apocalyptic imagination" are needed now more than ever.
Are you focusing on Ghosh's fiction or his non-fiction for your potential chapter?
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