by Amitav Ghosh · Amsterdam · tapa blanda · ISBN 9788492941032
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Dive into 'Sea of Poppies', a captivating novel by Amitav Ghosh set in India in 1838, just before the Opium War. Aboard a slave ship, a motley crew of sailors, stowaways, convicts, high society members, adventurous princes, and young runaways embark on a tumultuous and adventurous journey. From the lush poppy fields of the Ganges to the exotic alleys of China, this masterpiece weaves a fascinating story about the colonial history of the East and the lives of unforgettable characters.
Amitav Ghosh is an American writer. He won the 54th Jnanpith award in 2018, India's highest literary honour. Ghosh's ambitious novels use complex narrative strategies to probe the nature of national and personal identity, particularly of the people of India and South Asia. He has written historical fiction and non-fiction works discussing topics such as colonialism and climate change.
