{"product_id":"english-patient","title":"The English Patient by Michael Ondaatje","description":"\u003carticle class=\"text-token-text-primary w-full focus:outline-none scroll-mt-[calc(var(--header-height)+min(200px,max(70px,20svh)))]\" dir=\"auto\" data-turn-id=\"request-WEB:38f720fd-762c-4950-a285-0967558bf4de-16\" data-testid=\"conversation-turn-26\" data-scroll-anchor=\"true\" data-turn=\"assistant\" tabindex=\"-1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text-base my-auto mx-auto pb-10 [--thread-content-margin:--spacing(4)] thread-sm:[--thread-content-margin:--spacing(6)] thread-lg:[--thread-content-margin:--spacing(16)] px-(--thread-content-margin)\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"[--thread-content-max-width:40rem] thread-lg:[--thread-content-max-width:48rem] mx-auto max-w-(--thread-content-max-width) flex-1 group\/turn-messages focus-visible:outline-hidden relative flex w-full min-w-0 flex-col agent-turn\" tabindex=\"-1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col grow\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-message-author-role=\"assistant\" data-message-id=\"3775fa66-5858-444c-86ab-1a9dc13ac7d4\" dir=\"auto\" class=\"min-h-8 text-message relative flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 text-start break-words whitespace-normal [.text-message+\u0026amp;]:mt-5\" data-message-model-slug=\"gpt-5-mini\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden first:pt-[1px]\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"markdown prose dark:prose-invert w-full break-words light markdown-new-styling\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"829\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"40\"\u003eBook Summary – \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"40\" data-end=\"43\"\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"43\" data-end=\"64\"\u003eThe English Patient\u003c\/em\u003e by Michael Ondaatje is a lyrical, evocative novel set during the final days of World War II in an Italian villa. The story intertwines the lives of four characters: a severely burned, mysterious patient known as the Englishman; Hana, a Canadian nurse caring for him; Caravaggio, a Canadian spy and thief; and Kip, a Sikh sapper in the British Army. Through shifting perspectives and fragmented narratives, Ondaatje explores themes of love, identity, memory, and the ravages of war. The novel delves into the Englishman’s past as a desert explorer, revealing a passionate, forbidden love affair that shapes his tragic fate. Rich in poetic prose and emotional depth, the book examines human connection, loss, and the enduring impact of history on individual lives.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"831\" data-end=\"1517\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"831\" data-end=\"870\"\u003eAbout the Author – \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"870\" data-end=\"873\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMichael Ondaatje\u003c\/strong\u003e (born 1943) is a Sri Lankan-born Canadian poet, novelist, and editor, widely acclaimed for his lyrical writing and exploration of identity and history. He immigrated to Canada in the 1960s and became a significant figure in Canadian literature. Ondaatje has published numerous novels, poetry collections, and works of non-fiction, with \u003cem data-start=\"1226\" data-end=\"1247\"\u003eThe English Patient\u003c\/em\u003e earning him the Booker Prize in 1992 and inspiring an Academy Award-winning film adaptation. His work often blends historical events with intimate, personal narratives, and he is celebrated for his rich, poetic prose and deep understanding of human emotions and memory.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"z-0 flex min-h-[46px] justify-start\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mt-3 w-full empty:hidden\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text-center\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/article\u003e\n\u003cdiv aria-hidden=\"true\" data-edge=\"true\" class=\"pointer-events-none h-px w-px\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Best of used books","offers":[{"title":"Used","offer_id":44276574290177,"sku":"2OTBHG35T-Used","price":199.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0421\/4299\/0495\/products\/ENGLISHPA.jpg?v=1645191596","url":"https:\/\/bestofusedbooks.com\/products\/english-patient","provider":"Best Of Used Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}