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Narcopolis: A Hallucinatory Journey into Bombay's Underworld
Immerse yourself in the electrifying and utterly original prose of Jeet Thayil's masterpiece, Narcopolis, a rich and chaotic exploration of 1970s Bombay. Published by Faber & Faber on 01 Feb 2013, this paperback edition carries the ISBN-13: 9780571275786.
About the Book
Narcopolis is not just a novel; it's a redefinition of the Indian novel, capturing Bombay in all its compelling squalor. Set on Shuklaji Street, this electric narrative unfolds within Rashid's opium room and spills out onto the city's chaotic streets.
- Genre: Literary Fiction
- Setting: 1970s Bombay
- Protagonist: A diverse cast of characters including pimps, pushers, poets, gangsters, and eunuchs
The story swirls around the city's underbelly like an opium dream. Here, people whisper about a new terror: the Pathar Maar, the stone killer, whose nameless victims are countless in this broken city.
About the Author
Author Jeet Thayil, born in Kerala, India in 1959 and educated in Hong Kong, New York, and Mumbai, is a versatile artist: a performance poet, songwriter, guitarist, and editor. He has published four collections of poetry, edited The Bloodaxe Book of Contemporary Indian Poets (2008), and currently resides in Bangalore.
Book Details
- Format: Paperback
- Language: English
- Pages: 304
- Media Mail: Yes
- Print On Demand: No
- Imprint: Faber & Faber
- Series Title: English
The journey into Bombay's sprawling underworld is written in prose that is as hallucinatory and captivating as the city itself. With Narcopolis, Jeet Thayil offers a unique perspective on a fascinating period of Indian history.
Why should you read it?
- To experience original, electric prose that redefines the Indian novel.
- To explore Bombay's chaotic underworld in the 1970s through a diverse cast of characters.
- To delve into India's history and culture from an unique perspective.
Narcopolis, shortlisted for the Man Booker Prize, is a journey you won't soon forget. Order your copy today!
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