River Fiction of India: Intersectional Flows of Narratives, Geographies, and Histories

Md Jakir Hossain

doi:10.1080/02759527.2026.2699064

July 7, 2026South Asian Review

River Fiction of India: Intersectional Flows of Narratives, Geographies, and Histories

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To explore the importance of rivers in the environmental humanities of South Asia, focusing on narratives, geographies, and histories.
Literature review of key historical works on rivers in South Asia
Analysis of intersecting narratives and cultural contexts
Discussion of geographical and historical significance of rivers
Rivers are identified as pivotal in shaping cultural identities and historical narratives in South Asia.
The intersection of narratives, geographies, and histories reveals complex relationships with river systems.
Recent scholarly works highlight rivers' roles in environmental and societal contexts.

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Scholarly examination of river narratives in South Asia highlights their cultural and environmental significance.

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In recent years, rivers have emerged as a significant focus within the environmental humanities of South Asia. Influential works by historians such as Sunil Amrith and Arupjyoti Saikia have shown h...

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