One of the longest novels ever published in a single volume in English, this epic tale set in post-independence India, following four inter-connected families, focusing on a mother's search to find a suitable match for her daughter.
A deeply personal biography of Vikram Seth's great-uncle, a Jewish-German dentist, and great-aunt, an Indian woman, tracing their lives through love, World War II, and cultural displacement, establishing the ideals of relationship.
Vikram Seth's debut poetry collection explores themes of love, identity, time, and place with clarity and deeper introspection. "Mappings" proves Seth's excellence in the literary world with his poetic talent and lyrical writing style.
A vivid travel memoir of Seth's journey through China and Tibet in the 1980s, offering keen insights into the regions’ landscapes and cultures. With keen observations, Seth beautifully captures the nuances of the places and people he encounters.
This novel in verse is a modern classic, written entirely in sonnets, capturing the lives and relationships of a group of friends in San Francisco during the 1980s. This is certainly the best artistic novel one must read.
It is a touching story set in classical music, following the passionate violinist who begins an affair with an old lover and explores themes of love, loss, and the beauty of music.
A collection of fables in verse, drawing from global folklore around the world. Each story is playful and fun but also carries moral lessons about human nature. Seth’s use of rhyme and humor makes this book enjoyable for readers of all ages.