Vikram Seth

IndianLiterary FictionMemoirPoetryBiographyb. 1952

Vikram Seth is a prominent Indian novelist, poet, and travel writer known for his versatility across various literary genres. Born in Calcutta in 1952, he studied at Oxford University and Stanford University. He gained international acclaim for his epic novel 'A Suitable Boy' (1993) and his verse novel 'The Golden Gate' (1986). His work often reflects a multicultural perspective shaped by his experiences in India, China, the United States, and the United Kingdom.

Awards

['Thomas Cook Travel Book Award', 'Commonwealth Poetry Prize', 'Sahitya Akademi Award', "Commonwealth Writers' Prize", 'WH Smith Literary Award', 'Crossword Book Award', 'Order of the British Empire (CBE)', 'Padma Shri', 'Pravasi Bharatiya Samman']