{"product_id":"the-shadow-lines-by-amitav-ghosh-rare-books","title":"The Shadow Lines by Amitav Ghosh (Rare books)","description":"\u003cdiv id=\"bookDescription_feature_div\" class=\"celwidget\" data-feature-name=\"bookDescription\" data-csa-c-type=\"widget\" data-csa-c-content-id=\"bookDescription\" data-csa-c-slot-id=\"bookDescription_feature_div\" data-csa-c-asin=\"8175300434\" data-csa-c-is-in-initial-active-row=\"false\" data-csa-c-id=\"gjkccj-gz6cwh-pvd1o6-s77aj0\" data-cel-widget=\"bookDescription_feature_div\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-a-expander-name=\"book_description_expander\" data-a-expander-collapsed-height=\"140\" class=\"a-expander-collapsed-height a-row a-expander-container a-spacing-base a-expander-partial-collapse-container\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"a-expander-content a-expander-partial-collapse-content\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"159\" data-end=\"178\" class=\"\"\u003eBook Summary\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"180\" data-end=\"336\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003eThe novel is a rich tapestry of memories, identities, and borders, both real and imagined.\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003eNarrated by an unnamed protagonist, the story unfolds through his recollections of family, friends, and significant events that shape his understanding of the world.\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003eCentral to the narrative is the exploration of the concept of 'lines'—be they geographical, political, or personal—that divide and connect individuals and nations.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"338\" data-end=\"496\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003eSet against the backdrop of historical events such as the Partition of India, communal riots, and the Swadeshi movement, the novel delves into the complexities of identity and belonging.\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003eIt challenges the notion of fixed boundaries, suggesting that the lines we draw are often arbitrary and fluid.\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003eThrough the intertwined lives of its characters, \"The Shadow Lines\" examines how personal histories intersect with national histories, and how memory and perception shape our understanding of both.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"498\" data-end=\"501\" class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"503\" data-end=\"527\" class=\"\"\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"529\" data-end=\"887\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAmitav Ghosh\u003c\/strong\u003e was born on July 11, 1956, in Kolkata, India.\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003eRaised in various countries due to his father's diplomatic career, Ghosh developed a global perspective that deeply influences his writing.\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003eHe completed his undergraduate studies at the University of Delhi and later earned a D.Phil. in social anthropology from the University of Oxford.\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003eGhosh has taught at several prestigious institutions, including the University of Delhi, Columbia University, and Harvard University.\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003eIn 2018, he became the first English-language writer to receive India's highest literary honor, the Jnanpith Award.\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003eHis notable works include \u003cem data-start=\"26\" data-end=\"48\"\u003eThe Circle of Reason\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem data-start=\"50\" data-end=\"68\"\u003eThe Glass Palace\u003c\/em\u003e, and \u003cem data-start=\"74\" data-end=\"90\"\u003eSea of Poppies\u003c\/em\u003e, among others.\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 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