{"product_id":"the-emperor-of-gladness","title":"The Emperor of Gladness By Ocean Vuong","description":"\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"4\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"4\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eA BIGHEARTED, VIBRANT MASTERPIECE ABOUT UNEXPECTED FRIENDSHIP, CHOSEN FAMILY, AND THE HEALING POWER OF SECOND CHANCES FROM THE ACCLAIMED AUTHOR OF \u003ci data-path-to-node=\"4\" data-index-in-node=\"147\"\u003eON EARTH WE’RE BRIEFLY GORGEOUS\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"5\"\u003eOne late summer evening in the quiet town of East Gladness, nineteen-year-old Hai stands on the edge of a bridge, ready to jump, when a sharp voice shouts across the river. The voice belongs to Grazina, an eccentric elderly widow. In that single, life-altering moment, Hai's tragic ending transforms into an unexpected beginning.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"6\"\u003eOver the course of the following year, Hai and Grazina forge a profound, cross-generational bond that ripples outward, reshaping Hai’s relationship with his community, his family, and—most powerfully of all—himself. Hailed by critics as a monumental work of compassion and complexity, \u003ci data-path-to-node=\"6\" data-index-in-node=\"285\"\u003eThe Emperor of Gladness\u003c\/i\u003e is a sad and funny, devastating yet quietly celebratory portrait of human fragility and resilience. Blending breathtaking lyricism with unforgettable characters, Ocean Vuong delivers his most vivid, ambitious work yet—a triumph already being celebrated by readers and cultural icons alike as a defining novel of our time.\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 must-have:\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\"\u003eAcclaimed Author:\u003c\/b\u003e Written by Ocean Vuong, the literary sensation and award-winning author behind the global phenomenon \u003ci data-path-to-node=\"8,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"119\"\u003eOn Earth We’re Briefly Gorgeous\u003c\/i\u003e.\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\"\u003eProfound Themes:\u003c\/b\u003e Explores deeply resonant topics including mental health, chosen family, intergenerational connection, grief, and radical empathy.\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\"\u003eCritical \u0026amp; Cultural Sensation:\u003c\/b\u003e Endorsed by heavyweights like Oprah Winfrey, Colm Tóibín, Björk, Madonna, and \u003ci data-path-to-node=\"8,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"109\"\u003eThe Guardian\u003c\/i\u003e.\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\"\u003eEssential Literary Fiction:\u003c\/b\u003e A must-have for contemporary fiction lovers, poetry enthusiasts, and anyone seeking a deeply moving, soul-stirring reading experience.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"9\"\u003eDiscover the novel everyone is talking about. Add \u003ci data-path-to-node=\"9\" data-index-in-node=\"50\"\u003eThe Emperor of Gladness\u003c\/i\u003e to your collection at \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"9\" data-index-in-node=\"96\"\u003eBeetle Bookshop\u003c\/b\u003e today—enjoy \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"9\" data-index-in-node=\"124\"\u003e10–14% off\u003c\/b\u003e and \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"9\" data-index-in-node=\"139\"\u003eFree Shipping on orders above ₹500\u003c\/b\u003e!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"BEETLE BOOK SHOP","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52633768657179,"sku":null,"price":509.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/2150\/0699\/files\/81_4_N5OdZL._SL1500.jpg?v=1784617095","url":"https:\/\/beetlebookshop.com\/products\/the-emperor-of-gladness","provider":"Beetle Book Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}