Sea of Poppies by Amitav Ghosh
"Sea of Poppies" is a historical novel set in the 1830s, just before the Opium Wars. It traces the intertwined lives of a diverse group of characters, from a raja turned convict, a widowed poppy grower, a French orphan, to a mulatto American freedman, all of whom are brought together on the Ibis, a former slave ship now used for transporting opium. The story explores the social and economic impact of the opium trade, colonialism, and the caste system, while also delving into the personal histories, relationships, and struggles of the characters.
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- Published
- 2008
- Nationality
- Indian
- Length
- Long
- Pages
- 515
- Original Language
- English
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- Alternate Titles
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