{"product_id":"longing-belonging","title":"Longing, Belonging","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLonging, Belonging: An Outsider at Home in Calcutta\u003c\/strong\u003e by Bishwanath Ghosh is a personal travelogue that explores Kolkata through the eyes of someone who has come to love the city as an outsider. Blending observation, travel writing and personal reflection, the book journeys through its well-known neighbourhoods and landmarks while introducing readers to the people who shape its character. It offers an engaging portrait of Kolkata's history, culture and everyday life from a fresh perspective.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAs the author walks through streets, markets and cultural spaces, he pieces together an intimate understanding of the city. The result is a thoughtful narrative that captures both celebrated landmarks and lesser-known corners, revealing the many layers that make Kolkata distinctive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout This Book\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBishwanath Ghosh travels across Kolkata, meeting people from different walks of life while exploring locations that reflect the city's diverse identity. His journey takes him along the Hooghly and through neighbourhoods including Park Street, College Street, Kalighat, Kumartuli, Sonagachhi and Salt Lake, each adding a different dimension to his experience of the city.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eRather than serving as a conventional guidebook, \u003cstrong\u003eLonging, Belonging: An Outsider at Home in Calcutta\u003c\/strong\u003e combines personal experiences with observations about the city's people and places. Written with curiosity and wit, it presents Kolkata as a place best understood through its everyday rhythms, stories and communities.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat You'll Discover\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA personal travelogue exploring Kolkata from an outsider's perspective.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVisits to landmarks including the Hooghly, Park Street and College Street.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eObservations on the lives of both well-known and ordinary residents.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInsights into neighbourhoods such as Kalighat, Kumartuli, Sonagachhi and Salt Lake.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReflections on the culture, character and identity of Kolkata.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA blend of travel writing, personal narrative and local exploration.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePerfect For\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReaders interested in travel writing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThose fascinated by Kolkata's culture and history.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFans of personal memoirs and narrative non-fiction.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReaders exploring Indian cities through lived experiences.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy You'll Love This Book\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLonging, Belonging: An Outsider at Home in Calcutta\u003c\/strong\u003e offers a reflective and engaging portrait of Kolkata through personal exploration and keen observation. It provides readers with a nuanced appreciation of the city's people, neighbourhoods and enduring cultural richness.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bishwanath Ghosh","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54554047283475,"sku":"BY36.723","price":560.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0812\/4494\/6707\/files\/Longing_BelongingAnOutsideratHomeinCalcutta_1.webp?v=1786465029","url":"https:\/\/booksandyou.in\/products\/longing-belonging","provider":"Books and You","version":"1.0","type":"link"}