Novels of Vikram Seth

Vikram Seth an Indian novelist and poet who has written several novels and poetry books was born on June 20 1952. He has received several awards including Padma Shri Sahitya Akademi Award Pravasi Bharatiya Samman WH Smith Literary Award and Crossword Book Award. Seth who believes literature and life should be enjoyable and not otherworldly mocks any kind of extreme or romantic attitude towards life. At a time when coming up with new literary styles as a way to shock readers is a norm Seth goes back to old literary models to create contemporary literature something often termed as a postmodern style. Seth is an international writer the kind who breaks national boundaries by refusing to keep characters settled in one place. He has written books set in India England USA and also a travel book about China.