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In this episode, we hear from author and historian Nishant Batsha. We discuss Nishant's journey from historian to novelist, inspired by the challenge of accessing individual lives in historical archives. Nishant shares insights into the concept of 'critical fabulation,' which blends historical knowledge with creative storytelling. The conversation covers Nishant's latest book, 'A Bomb Placed Close to the Heart,' set in 1917, which explores themes of revolution, love, and forgotten histories.
00:00 Introduction to the Liberationist Lit Podcast
00:18 Meet Nishant Batsha: Author and Historian
00:40 The Power of Literature in Shaping Worldviews
01:28 From Historian to Novelist: Nishant's Journey
01:46 Challenges of Writing About the Global South
02:24 Critical Fabulation and Creative Writing
04:28 Personal Stories of Literary Awakening
06:30 Historical Fiction and Humanizing the Past
09:55 Nishant's Upcoming Book: A Bomb Placed Close to the Heart
16:55 Balancing Writing with Physical Hobbies
19:57 Current Reading and Research Projects
22:44 Supporting Local Arts and Literature
24:40 Conclusion and Farewell
Nishant’s Books
A Bomb Placed Close to the Heart
Other Books Mentioned
No Logo: No Space, No Choice, No Jobs by Naomi Klein
Wolf Hall by Hilary Mantel
Sold by Patricia McCormick
This Other Eden by Paul Harding
Where to find Nishant
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