Spectre of Scarcity and Hunger : Indian Literature and the Idea of Famine

This book explores Indian English writing and English translations of Indian works through the framework of famine. It examines literary representations of famine across time, from ancient and medieval India to colonial and contemporary times. The chapters in the volume contribute to the contemporary debates on climate action and ecological crises. The volume will be of interest to scholars and researchers of South Asian studies and literature.