# Event Details - **Event Name**: Sydney Writers' Festival Live and Local: Ghost-Eye by Amitav Ghosh - **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 23 May, 2026 at 10:00 am – Sat, 23 May, 2026 at 10:55 am (+10:00) - **Event Description**: Storytelling, memory and the fate of our fragile planetAbout this EventThe State Library and Archives of Tasmania is delighted to be bringing you Sydney Writers' Festival Live and Local again this year.You can enjoy livestreams straight from this wonderful literary festival in the comfort of your own library.Join acclaimed writer Amitav Ghosh to explore the themes of history, post-colonialism and environmentalism behind his rich body of work, including his new novel Ghost-Eye. In conversation with Michael Williams. An incomparable storyteller, lucid analyst and eloquent polemicist, acclaimed writer Amitav Ghosh’s rich body of fiction and non-fiction work has shaped our contemporary understanding of history and the environment.In this special event, Amitav reflects on his career and range of bestselling books including the Ibis trilogy, ground-breaking non-fiction in The Great Derangement and The Nutmeg’s Curse and his newest novel Ghost-Eye, set in 1960s Calcutta.Explore the themes of history, post-colonialism and environmentalism behind his ongoing work, in conversation with Michael Williams.By registering for a Libraries Tasmania event, you agree to follow our policies.Thank you for helping keep our spaces safe and respectful for everyone. - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/hobart/sydney-writers-festival-live-and-local-ghost-eye-by-amitav-ghosh/100001988600442455 - **Event Categories**: art, literary-art, festivals, virtual, storytelling - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 0, currency: AUD ## Event venue details - **city**: Hobart - **state**: TS - **country**: Australia - **location**: State Library and Archives of Tasmania - **lat**: -42.881738 - **long**: 147.324789 - **full address**: State Library and Archives of Tasmania, 91 Murray Street, Hobart, Australia ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Sydney Writers' Festival Live and Local: Ghost-Eye by Amitav Ghosh - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events3/banners/4b6c37f8f38fd0c5327b2e78ffa642c3f6e09969358eb262d100b148c810510a-rimg-w1200-h600-dc00bd63-gmir.jpg?v=1777690893 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Sydney Writers' Festival Live and Local: Ghost-Eye by Amitav Ghosh being held? - **A:** Sydney Writers' Festival Live and Local: Ghost-Eye by Amitav Ghosh takes place on Sat, 23 May, 2026 at 10:00 am to Sat, 23 May, 2026 at 10:55 am at State Library and Archives of Tasmania, 91 Murray Street, Hobart, Australia. - **Q**: Who is organizing Sydney Writers' Festival Live and Local: Ghost-Eye by Amitav Ghosh? - **A:** Sydney Writers' Festival Live and Local: Ghost-Eye by Amitav Ghosh is organized by State Library and Archive Service. - **Q**: What has been the experience of attendees at State Library and Archive Service's events? - **A:** Attendees have given State Library and Archive Service a rating of 5/5 based on reviews from early attendees on AllEvents. State Library and Archive Service has a verified profile on AllEvents where you can read reviews and explore their upcoming events. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Sydney Writers' Festival Live and Local: Ghost-Eye by Amitav Ghosh is ideal for festival lovers, culture enthusiasts, and anyone looking for a vibrant, immersive community experience. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Hobart, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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