Anjali Rathod

  Gun Island  This blog is a part of a Thinking Activity on Gun Island given by Dilip Barad sir, HOD of the Department of English, MKBU. In this blog I am going to give answers to some questions related to 'Gun Island' by Amitav Ghosh. Amitav Ghosh :  Amitav Ghosh is a renowned Indian novelist who has explored themes of identity, history, and more recently, climate change through his literary works. Born in Kolkata in 1956, Ghosh had a multicultural upbringing as his family frequently relocated due to his father's career as a diplomat. After completing his education in Delhi and Oxford, Ghosh embarked on an academic path, working as a teacher before transitioning into full-time writing. His early novels, such as "The Circle of Reason" and "The Shadow Lines," received critical acclaim for their unique storytelling techniques and earned him international recognition. Ghosh's literary repertoire is diverse, spanning various genres. He ventured into sci...

  Name : Anjali M. Rathod Enrollment no. : 4069206420220024 Roll no. : 02 Batch : M.A. Sem. 4 (2022-24) Paper no. : 209 - Research Methodology Email Address: rathodanjali20022002ui@gmail.com Submitted to : Smt. S.B. Gardi, Department of English, Maharaja Krishnakumarsinhji Bhavnagar University, Bhavnagar - 364002 Date of Submission : 26th April, 2024 Assignment Topic : What is MLA? How is it Helpful ?   What is MLA Format? :  MLA (Modern Language Association) style is a widely used citation and formatting style guide primarily used in the humanities disciplines, such as literature, language, cultural studies, and related fields. Its purpose is to provide a standardized system for documenting and crediting sources used in academic writing, ensuring consistency, clarity, and integrity in the presentation of research. MLA style refers to the style recommended by the Modern Language Association (MLA) for preparing scholarly manuscripts and student research papers. It concern...