Sea Of Poppies (R/J)
Author: Amitav Ghosh
Price: Rs. 449.10 • ✓ 100% Genuine Publisher Edition
Book Overview
About This BookA motley array of sailors and stowaways, coolies and convicts is sailing down the Hooghly aboard the Ibis on its way to Mauritius. As they journey across the Indian Ocean old family ties are washed away and they begin to view themselves as jahaj-bhais or ship brothers who will build new lives for themselves in the remote islands where they are being taken. A stunningly vibrant and intensely human work, Sea of Poppies, the first book in the Ibis trilogy confirms Amitav Ghosh's reputation as a master storyteller. Read moreBook DetailsAuthor: Amitav GhoshPublisher: Penguin India; 2011th edition (1 May 2015)Format: Paperback – 1 May 2015Language: EnglishPages: 528ISBN: 978-0143424703Dimensions: 20 x 14 x 4 cmWeight: 360 g
Browse this title within our Summer Read collection. Edition details: Paperback – 1 May 2015, English.
Book Specifications & Quick Facts
- Reading Level
- General Fiction Readers (All Ages)
- Language & Format
- English • Paperback – 1 May 2015
- ISBN Reference
- Available on request
- Publisher
- Penguin India; 2011th edition (1 May 2015)
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What is this book about?
About This BookA motley array of sailors and stowaways, coolies and convicts is sailing down the Hooghly aboard the Ibis on its way to Mauritius. As they journey across the Indian Ocean old family ties are washed away and they begin to view themselves as jahaj-bhais or ship brothers who will build...
Who should read this book?
Recommended for readers who enjoy Summer Read and are looking for genuine, well-crafted literature by Amitav Ghosh.
Why Readers Pick This Edition
- You’ll be swept into a richly imagined world where history feels alive and deeply personal. Through unforgettable characters thrown together on a perilous sea voyage, this novel explores identity, freedom, and survival with warmth and humanity. Amitav Ghosh’s lyrical storytelling makes you care deeply about every life on board, while offering a powerful window into colonial-era India. It’s immersive, thought-provoking, and emotionally rewarding—perfect if you love historical fiction that lingers long after the last page.
- Published by Penguin India; 2011th edition (1 May 2015).
- Language: English.
Catalog Description
About This BookA motley array of sailors and stowaways, coolies and convicts is sailing down the Hooghly aboard the Ibis on its way to Mauritius. As they journey across the Indian Ocean old family ties are washed away and they begin to view themselves as jahaj-bhais or ship brothers who will build new lives for themselves in the remote islands where they are being taken. A stunningly vibrant and intensely human work, Sea of Poppies, the first book in the Ibis trilogy confirms Amitav Ghosh's reputation as a master storyteller. Read moreBook DetailsAuthor: Amitav GhoshPublisher: Penguin India; 2011th edition (1 May 2015)Format: Paperback – 1 May 2015Language: EnglishPages: 528ISBN: ...
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