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Vikram Seth
Vikram Seth is the author of the epic novel A Suitable Boy. He also penned the celebrated poetry collection The Golden Gate. Seth's work often explores family life and social change with a keen eye for detail.
A Suitable Boy
In post-independence India, a mother's quest to find a suitable husband for her daughter, Lata, becomes a central thread in a sprawling narrative. The story follows the lives of four families and offers a sweeping look at a nation on the cusp of its first general election. It's a story about finding love, navigating societal expectations, and the vast changes sweeping across a continent.