Vikram Seth

Vikram Seth (born 1952) is one of India’s most acclaimed and versatile writers, known for his mastery across fiction, poetry, and non-fiction. His epic novel A Suitable Boy (1993) is celebrated for its rich portrayal of post-independence India and intricate storytelling. A graduate of Oxford and Stanford, Seth is admired for his clarity, lyricism, and deep insight into human relationships. His works include The Golden Gate, a novel in verse; An Equal Music, a moving tale of love and classical music; and poetry collections like Mappings, All You Who Sleep Tonight, and Beastly Tales. His travelogue From Heaven Lake won the Thomas Cook Travel Book Award. Blending global sensibilities with Indian ethos, Seth’s writing is marked by warmth, wit, and humanism.