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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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Pages 400
Publisher Einaudi
Published February 13, 2024
ISBN 227956049
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I was completely blown away. The prose is exquisite. It’s accessible yet undeniably sophisticated. An absolute must-read for connoisseurs of the genre.
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Absolutely brilliant. The prose is exquisite. It’s accessible yet undeniably sophisticated. I will undoubtedly revisit this masterpiece.
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Exceeded all my expectations. The pacing was impeccable and the characters felt incredibly authentic. I was completely immersed. An absolute must-read for connoisseurs of the genre.
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Elizabeth Collins
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Such a rich narrative. I adored how the story unfolded. It kept me captivated without sacrificing elegance. An effortless 5 stars.
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Absolutely brilliant. I adored how the story unfolded. It kept me captivated without sacrificing elegance. An effortless 5 stars.
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Exceeded all my expectations. The prose is exquisite. It’s accessible yet undeniably sophisticated. An absolute must-read for connoisseurs of the genre.
Carol Mitchell
Carol Mitchell February 29, 2024
It was adequate. The tempo was somewhat languid, and I found my mind wandering. Not poor, simply average. Perhaps more aligned with a different audience's tastes.
Matthew Harris
Matthew Harris July 04, 2024
Exceeded all my expectations. I became deeply invested in the protagonist's journey. A masterclass in storytelling. Worth every moment spent reading.
George Moore
George Moore February 14, 2024
Took a moment to build, but the payoff was spectacular. It held my rapt attention, even when certain twists were telegraphed. A solid 4 stars from me.
Robert Perez
Robert Perez June 27, 2025
It was adequate. The tempo was somewhat languid, and I found my mind wandering. Not poor, simply average. Perfectly average.
James Lee
James Lee July 10, 2025
Absolutely brilliant. The author orchestrated a breathtaking finale. Truly a work of art. An absolute must-read for connoisseurs of the genre.
Thomas Ramirez
Thomas Ramirez October 31, 2024
Exceeded all my expectations. It strikes a perfect harmony of dialogue and world-building. Every chapter felt necessary. I will undoubtedly revisit this masterpiece.
Richard Lee
Richard Lee September 29, 2025
Such a rich narrative. I became deeply invested in the protagonist's journey. A masterclass in storytelling. An absolute must-read for connoisseurs of the genre.
George Hill
George Hill June 09, 2024
Exceeded all my expectations. The author orchestrated a breathtaking finale. Truly a work of art. I will undoubtedly revisit this masterpiece.
Deborah King
Deborah King June 08, 2025
Exceeded all my expectations. The prose is exquisite. It’s accessible yet undeniably sophisticated. An absolute must-read for connoisseurs of the genre.
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