{"product_id":"longing-belonging-an-outsider-at-home-in-calcutta-by-bishwanath-ghosh","title":"Longing, Belonging: An Outsider at Home in Calcutta By Bishwanath Ghosh","description":"\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"4\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"4\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eAN ADVENTUROUS SOJOURN THROUGH THE HEART AND SOUL OF A CITY.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"5\"\u003eWhat happens when an outsider falls in love with a city as complex and captivating as Kolkata? In \u003ci data-path-to-node=\"5\" data-index-in-node=\"98\"\u003eLonging, Belonging\u003c\/i\u003e, acclaimed author Bishwanath Ghosh embarks on a deeply personal exploration of the \"City of Joy,\" peeling back the layers of its bustling streets and quiet corners to reveal the rhythm of its daily life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"6\"\u003eWith his signature wit and keen observational eye, Ghosh takes readers on a journey that spans the city’s vast landscape—from the historic lanes of College Street and the vibrant artisan workshops of Kumartuli to the spirited atmosphere of Park Street and the hidden corners of Salt Lake. By probing the lives of both the iconic figures and the faceless inhabitants who define the city, he pieces together a unique, kaleidoscopic portrait of Kolkata. Part travelogue, part memoir, this is a must-read for anyone who has ever felt the pull of a city that isn't quite their own, yet feels entirely like home.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"7\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"7\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eWhy this book is a captivating read:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"8\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eIntimate Portrait:\u003c\/b\u003e Offers a rare, insider-outsider perspective on Kolkata’s multifaceted culture, history, and people.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eAdventurous Spirit:\u003c\/b\u003e From spiritual walks at Kalighat to urban explorations in Salt Lake, Ghosh covers a vast and intriguing terrain.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eWitty Narrative:\u003c\/b\u003e Written with the engaging, observant style that has made Ghosh a favorite among travel writing enthusiasts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8,3,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eDeeply Human:\u003c\/b\u003e Focuses on the real, everyday lives of the people who make Kolkata the \"treasure-trove\" it is today.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"9\"\u003eRediscover the magic of a timeless city. Add \u003ci data-path-to-node=\"9\" data-index-in-node=\"45\"\u003eLonging, Belonging: An Outsider at Home in Calcutta\u003c\/i\u003e to your collection at Beetle Bookshop today!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"BEETLE BOOK SHOP","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52451808968987,"sku":null,"price":509.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/2150\/0699\/files\/71QuP19G4gL._SL1500.jpg?v=1783074396","url":"https:\/\/beetlebookshop.com\/products\/longing-belonging-an-outsider-at-home-in-calcutta-by-bishwanath-ghosh","provider":"Beetle Book Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}