{"product_id":"book-g6l9","title":"Mahaparbat","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Hindi translation of \u003cem\u003eThe Living Mountain.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA new story from internationally renowned author Amitav Ghosh, \u003cem\u003eMahaparbat \u003c\/em\u003eis a cautionary tale of how we have systematically exploited nature, leading to an environmental collapse.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eRecounted as a dream, this is a fable about Mahaparbat, the Living Mountain; the indigenous valley dwellers who live and prosper in its shelter; the assault on the mountain for commercial benefit by the Anthropoi, humans whose sole aim is to reap the bounty of nature; and the disaster that unfolds as a result.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eMahaparbat\u003c\/em\u003e is especially relevant today when we have been battling a pandemic and are facing a climate catastrophe: both of which are products of our insufficient understanding of mankind's relationship with nature, and our sustained appropriation and abuse of natural resources. This is a book of our times, for our times, and it will resonate strongly with readers of all ages.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"HarperCollins","offers":[{"title":"Audiobook","offer_id":49343606882608,"sku":"BDg6l9","price":12.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0879\/2784\/9264\/files\/g6l9-Square-cover.jpg?v=1778678729","url":"https:\/\/downpour.com\/products\/book-g6l9","provider":"Downpour","version":"1.0","type":"link"}