{"product_id":"sea-of-poppies-2","title":"Sea of Poppies by Amitav Ghosh","description":"\u003ctable width=\"342\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"342\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBook Summary: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eSea of Poppies\u003c\/em\u003e is a historical fiction novel set in the early 19th century against the backdrop of the Opium Wars and British colonial rule in India. The story follows a diverse group of characters whose lives become interconnected through the opium trade and a voyage aboard the ship \u003cem\u003eIbis\u003c\/em\u003e, bound for Mauritius. These characters include impoverished peasants, indentured laborers, sailors, and colonial officials, each carrying their own struggles and histories. As they are drawn into the harsh world of colonial exploitation, the novel explores themes of migration, identity, power, and cultural displacement. Through rich language and detailed storytelling, Amitav Ghosh paints a vivid picture of a turbulent historical period and the human cost of empire.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Author:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAmitav Ghosh is an acclaimed Indian author known for his historical fiction and literary works that often explore colonial history, migration, and cultural intersections. His writing is celebrated for its deep research, complex narratives, and global perspective. Ghosh has received numerous international awards and is considered one of the most important contemporary writers in English literature, particularly for his contributions to historical and postcolonial storytelling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e","brand":"Best of used books","offers":[{"title":"Used","offer_id":43882166747393,"sku":"2OL8BO35T-Used","price":199.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0421\/4299\/0495\/products\/HowtoTalkSoKidsWillListen_ListenSoKidsWillTalk7.jpg?v=1644236303","url":"https:\/\/bestofusedbooks.com\/products\/sea-of-poppies-2","provider":"Best Of Used Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}