# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Amitav Ghosh in Conversation
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 23 May, 2026 at 12:00 am – Sat, 23 May, 2026 at 01:00 am (+10:00)
- **Event Description**: Glasshouse Port Macquarie and Mid North Coast Co-operative Library Service present:

Amitav Ghosh in Conversation

Storytelling, memory and the fate of our fragile planet

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.

Relax, Refuel, Connect
Relax in our SWF Lounge between sessions and take the opportunity to chat and meet like-mined people. Tea, coffee, alcoholic beverages and light refreshments will be available for purchase.

Exclusive Offer
Present your Sydney Writers’ Festival ticket or VIP Festival Pass at Book Face in Port Central or Collins Booksellers Port Macquarie to receive a 10% discount* on books by featured authors in the Live & Local Program. This exclusive offer is valid from 10am Thursday 21 May to 4pm Sunday 24 May, 2026.

*Final discount and qualifying books at the discretion of Book Face and Collins Booksellers management.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/port-macquarie/amitav-ghosh-in-conversation/200029951473104
- **Event Categories**: Art, literary-art, Festivals
- **Interested Audience**: 
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## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Port Macquarie
- **state**: NS
- **country**: Australia
- **location**: Glasshouse Port Macquarie
- **lat**: -31.42944
- **long**: 152.90899
- **full address**: Glasshouse Port Macquarie, Clarence St,Port Macquarie,NSW,Australia

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Amitav Ghosh in Conversation being held?
  - **A:** Amitav Ghosh in Conversation takes place on Sat, 23 May, 2026 at 12:00 am to Sat, 23 May, 2026 at 01:00 am at Glasshouse Port Macquarie, Clarence St,Port Macquarie,NSW,Australia.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Amitav Ghosh in Conversation?
  - **A:** Amitav Ghosh in Conversation is organized by Glasshouse Port Macquarie.
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