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Fumo e ceneri. Il viaggio di uno scrittore nelle storie nascoste dell'oppio

Smoke and Ashes: Opium's Hidden Histories

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Overview: L'oppio è uno dei farmaci piú antichi e potenti. La sua vasta diffusione come sostanza psicoattiva è invece molto piú recente, e risale in gran parte a quando l'impero britannico ha fatto del suo commercio dall'India verso la Cina uno strumento di dominio. In modo avvincente e rigoroso, Amitav Ghosh ci mostra come l'oppio sia all'origine della ricchezza di alcune delle piú grandi aziende mondiali e di molte delle famiglie piú influenti d'America. Spaziando tra la storia della botanica, le mitologie del capitalismo e le ripercussioni sociali e culturali del colonialismo, Fumo e ceneri rivela il ruolo fondamentale che una piccola pianta ha svolto nella creazione del mondo come lo conosciamo, un mondo che ora si trova a un passo dal baratro. «La scrittura è maestosa, la ricerca approfondita e l'occhio del narratore insuperabile». «The Telegraph» Un giorno, bevendo una tazza di tè nel suo studio di Calcutta, come ha fatto migliaia di volte in passato, Amitav Ghosh prende coscienza di una rimozione collettiva, quella della grande presenza della Cina nella vita e nella storia del suo paese. Molteplici sono i motivi per cui fino a quel momento gli era sfuggita, e ognuno di loro va ad alimentare l'ampio e sfaccettato discorso che sviluppa in questo i rapporti tra i due giganti asiatici non sono sempre stati pacifici, ma soprattutto sono stati a lungo mediati da un terzo molto l'impero britannico. Ciò che rende il quadro ancora piú inafferrabile è che l'oggetto principale dei traffici fra Gran Bretagna, India e Cina sono i prodotti ricavati da due piante dall'aspetto innocuo, Camellia sinensis e Papaver il tè e l'oppio. Come La grande cecità e La maledizione della noce moscata, questo libro è un diario di viaggio, ma anche un memoir e un'escursione nella storia economica e culturale del mondo. Amitav Ghosh qui si concentra sul ruolo dell'oppio, forte di vent'anni di ricerche sul tema. Con il suo incredibile talento nel tessere insieme i fili narrativi, un po' alla volta ci porta a vedere come il commercio di questa sostanza al contempo salvifica e letale abbia plasmato i rapporti di forza tra potenze nell'Ottocento, quali bugie si siano raccontate per occultarne gli effetti piú nefasti e come dinamiche e bugie si siano ripetute quasi uguali nella recente crisi degli oppiacei statunitense. Un quadro fosco ma affascinantissimo, in cui non manca qualche bagliore di bellezza e di speranza.

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February 13, 2024
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400 pages
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Elizabeth Lee
Elizabeth Lee November 04, 2024
Exceeded all my expectations. The prose is exquisite. It’s accessible yet undeniably sophisticated. Worth every moment spent reading.
Elizabeth Ramirez
Elizabeth Ramirez December 16, 2024
I thoroughly enjoyed the elegance of it. Beautiful writing, though I craved slightly more depth in the lore. Still, undeniably engaging. A solid 4 stars from me.
Gary Baker
Gary Baker January 30, 2024
Such a rich narrative. The author orchestrated a breathtaking finale. Truly a work of art. Worth every moment spent reading.
David Miller
David Miller August 11, 2025
Absolutely brilliant. The prose is exquisite. It’s accessible yet undeniably sophisticated. An absolute must-read for connoisseurs of the genre.
Christopher Jones
Christopher Jones November 19, 2025
A highly sophisticated read. The middle had a deliberate pace, but the climax was phenomenal. A solid 4 stars from me.
Karen Thomas
Karen Thomas September 29, 2025
Absolutely brilliant. The prose is exquisite. It’s accessible yet undeniably sophisticated. Worth every moment spent reading.
Sandra Martinez
Sandra Martinez July 26, 2025
I thoroughly enjoyed the elegance of it. The protagonist was compelling, though some subplots felt slightly overshadowed. Quite impressive overall.
Deborah Carter
Deborah Carter September 25, 2024
Absolutely brilliant. I became deeply invested in the protagonist's journey. A masterclass in storytelling. A true literary gem.
Jacob Smith
Jacob Smith November 22, 2025
Such a rich narrative. The author orchestrated a breathtaking finale. Truly a work of art. I am now a lifelong fan of this author.
Michael Scott
Michael Scott September 15, 2025
I was completely blown away. The pacing was impeccable and the characters felt incredibly authentic. I was completely immersed. A true literary gem.
Elizabeth Roberts
Elizabeth Roberts January 25, 2024
Excellent, though slightly flawed. Beautiful writing, though I craved slightly more depth in the lore. Still, undeniably engaging. A very distinguished novel.
Patricia Sanchez
Patricia Sanchez February 11, 2025
A profoundly satisfying read. It strikes a perfect harmony of dialogue and world-building. Every chapter felt necessary. Worth every moment spent reading.
Donna Nelson
Donna Nelson April 22, 2024
Absolutely brilliant. It strikes a perfect harmony of dialogue and world-building. Every chapter felt necessary. An effortless 5 stars.
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