{"product_id":"9780143422457","title":"Calcutta","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a literary nonfiction city portrait that traces two years in a sprawling metropolis, using its 2011 elections as a lens to reveal intimate life, architecture, culture, and social change. It speaks to adult readers with an interest in urban life, culture, and modernity, and its tone is lyrical, observant, and quietly ironic.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePresented as reflective essays and vivid vignettes, the content blends precise observation with cultural commentary, moving through houses, markets, pujas, and secular celebrations. It covers concepts such as urban life, class dynamics, migration, and cultural hybridity, offering accessible insights into how a city negotiates tradition and modernity.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReaders follow an intimate arc through diverse neighborhoods and scenes, with a voice that is lyrical yet observant, lightly ironic, and always attentive to human detail. The reading experience feels immersive and reflective, inviting readers to pause, compare, and reconsider everyday life in a rapidly changing city.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTwo-year city portrait anchored by a pivotal political moment\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVivid, lyrical prose that captures houses, markets, rituals, and social change\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eObservations of class dynamics, migration, and urban contrasts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThoughtful exploration of urban life and cultural history\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAccessible, reflective non-fiction style for readers of urban studies and cultural commentary\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEngaging blend of culture, politics, and everyday life that reveals the city’s pulse\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eAfter finishing, readers gain a nuanced understanding of how a city breathes, changes, and absorbs diverse lives. It builds curiosity about daily life, fosters empathy for people at every social rung, and leaves a lasting impression of urban complexity and beauty.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Crossword.in","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48540449898713,"sku":"9780143422457","price":428.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0648\/3066\/9017\/files\/81yaW_d4saL._SL1500.jpg?v=1776673511","url":"https:\/\/www.crossword.in\/products\/9780143422457","provider":"Crossword.in ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}