{"product_id":"sea-of-poppies-4","title":"Sea of Poppies by Amitav Ghosh","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"751\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"52\"\u003eBook Summary – \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"52\" data-end=\"55\"\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"55\" data-end=\"71\"\u003eSea of Poppies\u003c\/em\u003e is the first novel in Amitav Ghosh’s acclaimed \u003cem data-start=\"119\" data-end=\"133\"\u003eIbis Trilogy\u003c\/em\u003e, set in the early 19th century during the opium trade between India and China. The story follows a diverse cast of characters—indentured laborers, sailors, convicts, and traders—whose lives intersect aboard the ship \u003cem data-start=\"350\" data-end=\"356\"\u003eIbis\u003c\/em\u003e as it sails from India to China. Through their journeys, Ghosh explores the impact of colonialism, the opium trade, and the complex social hierarchies of the time. Rich in historical detail, vivid descriptions, and evocative storytelling, the novel weaves themes of survival, love, identity, and human resilience against the backdrop of global trade, cultural clashes, and political upheaval.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"753\" data-end=\"1422\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"753\" data-end=\"789\"\u003eAbout the Author – \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"789\" data-end=\"792\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAmitav Ghosh\u003c\/strong\u003e is a celebrated Indian author and historian known for his novels that blend historical research, rich narrative, and global perspectives. His works, including \u003cem data-start=\"964\" data-end=\"982\"\u003eThe Glass Palace\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem data-start=\"984\" data-end=\"999\"\u003eFlood of Fire\u003c\/em\u003e, and \u003cem data-start=\"1005\" data-end=\"1021\"\u003eSea of Poppies\u003c\/em\u003e, often explore colonialism, migration, and cultural encounters. Ghosh has received numerous awards, including the Padma Shri in India, for his contribution to literature. His writing is distinguished by meticulous historical detail, complex characters, and an ability to illuminate the interconnectedness of local and global histories, making him one of India’s most prominent contemporary novelists.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Best of used books","offers":[{"title":"Used","offer_id":44276553449729,"sku":"2P5TR5GCH-Used","price":199.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0421\/4299\/0495\/products\/SeaofPoppies_408fd234-702e-4e3b-bf05-acc1a4e40d29.jpg?v=1646819659","url":"https:\/\/bestofusedbooks.com\/products\/sea-of-poppies-4","provider":"Best Of Used Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}