{"product_id":"ocean-side-blues","title":"Ocean Side Blues","description":"\u003ch3 data-start=\"183\" data-end=\"199\"\u003eBook Details\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"200\" data-end=\"399\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"200\" data-end=\"230\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"202\" data-end=\"230\"\u003ePublisher: Sahitya Akademi\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"231\" data-end=\"254\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"233\" data-end=\"254\"\u003eAuthor: Dhruv Bhatt\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"255\" data-end=\"276\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"257\" data-end=\"276\"\u003eLanguage: English\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"277\" data-end=\"291\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"279\" data-end=\"291\"\u003ePages: 188\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"292\" data-end=\"312\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"294\" data-end=\"312\"\u003eCover: Paperback\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"313\" data-end=\"338\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"315\" data-end=\"338\"\u003eSize: 21.5 cm × 14 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"339\" data-end=\"357\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"341\" data-end=\"357\"\u003eWeight: 250 gm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"358\" data-end=\"375\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"360\" data-end=\"375\"\u003eEdition: 2013\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"376\" data-end=\"399\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"378\" data-end=\"399\"\u003eISBN: 9788126011582\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"401\" data-end=\"418\"\u003eDescription\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"419\" data-end=\"777\"\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"419\" data-end=\"436\"\u003eOceanside Blues\u003c\/em\u003e is the English edition of \u003cstrong data-start=\"463\" data-end=\"479\"\u003eSamudrantike\u003c\/strong\u003e, originally published in 1993, a powerful and reflective fictional work by \u003cstrong data-start=\"555\" data-end=\"570\"\u003eDhruv Bhatt\u003c\/strong\u003e. Structured as the memoirs of a young civil engineer deputed to survey an arid coastal region of Saurashtra, the novel explores the complex relationship between human beings, nature, and modern development.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"779\" data-end=\"1167\"\u003eAt its core, the narrative examines the tension between a traditional, faith-driven society rooted in non-scientific belief systems and a modern, profit-oriented, and often cynical economic framework. Drawing richly from the folklore, legends, and lived realities of the coastal communities, Dhruv Bhatt blends real and imagined characters to create a deeply engaging and evocative story.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1169\" data-end=\"1554\"\u003eThe novel is marked by the author’s characteristic sensitivity toward nature and humanity, portraying the coastal landscape not merely as a setting but as a living presence that shapes the inner journeys of the characters. Through lyrical prose and thoughtful observation, \u003cem data-start=\"1442\" data-end=\"1459\"\u003eOceanside Blues\u003c\/em\u003e invites readers to reflect on ecological balance, cultural memory, and ethical responsibility.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1556\" data-end=\"1831\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003ePublished by \u003cstrong data-start=\"1569\" data-end=\"1588\"\u003eSahitya Akademi\u003c\/strong\u003e, this paperback edition is an important work of contemporary Indian literature in translation and is especially recommended for readers interested in environmental themes, cultural studies, and reflective fiction grounded in Indian realities.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sahitya Akademi","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50559662981424,"sku":"DRG.SahityaAkademi_9788126011582","price":90.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0690\/9968\/4144\/files\/azg266.webp?v=1769240867","url":"https:\/\/www.retailmaharaj.com\/products\/ocean-side-blues","provider":"Retail Maharaj","version":"1.0","type":"link"}