{"product_id":"the-hungry-tide-2","title":"The Hungry Tide by Amitav Ghosh","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"990\"\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=\"72\"\u003eThe Hungry Tide\u003c\/em\u003e is a richly layered novel set in the Sundarbans, a vast mangrove forest in the Bay of Bengal, home to both endangered wildlife and vulnerable human communities. The story follows Piyali Roy, a marine biologist of Indian-American descent, who arrives in the region to study river dolphins. There, she meets Kanai Dutt, a privileged translator from Delhi, and Fokir, an illiterate yet instinctively knowledgeable local fisherman. As their lives intertwine, the novel explores themes of language, identity, ecological conflict, and the tension between modern science and traditional knowledge. The backdrop of the Sundarbans—harsh, beautiful, and unpredictable—plays a central role, reflecting the fragility of life and the power of nature. \u003cem data-start=\"811\" data-end=\"828\"\u003eThe Hungry Tide\u003c\/em\u003e is a compelling tale of survival, connection, and the silent struggles of marginalized people living in one of the world's most dynamic and dangerous landscapes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"992\" data-end=\"1829\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"992\" data-end=\"1027\"\u003eAbout the Author – \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1027\" data-end=\"1030\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAmitav Ghosh \u003c\/strong\u003eis an acclaimed Indian author and one of the most prominent literary voices in contemporary fiction. Born in Calcutta in 1956, he was educated in India, the UK, and Egypt, and holds a doctorate in social anthropology from Oxford University. Ghosh’s works are known for their deep historical insight, lyrical prose, and complex narratives that span continents and generations. His novels often blend fiction with global issues such as migration, colonialism, climate change, and cultural identity. Among his most celebrated works are \u003cem data-start=\"1576\" data-end=\"1594\"\u003eThe Shadow Lines\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem data-start=\"1596\" data-end=\"1614\"\u003eThe Glass Palace\u003c\/em\u003e, and the \u003cem data-start=\"1624\" data-end=\"1638\"\u003eIbis Trilogy\u003c\/em\u003e. Ghosh has received numerous awards, including the Jnanpith Award, India’s highest literary honor, and continues to be a powerful voice in discussions on literature and environmental issues.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Best of used books","offers":[{"title":"Used","offer_id":44274695962881,"sku":"2R2O3CGE9-Used","price":150.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0421\/4299\/0495\/products\/THE_919326dc-243f-423a-862a-4197d3ca3741.jpg?v=1657792533","url":"https:\/\/bestofusedbooks.com\/products\/the-hungry-tide-2","provider":"Best Of Used Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}