A Suitable Boy A Novel
A Suitable Boy by Vikram Seth is a rich family saga set in post-colonial India during the early 1950s. Published by HarperCollins in 1993, this 1st U.S. edition spans 1349 pages and is presented in English. The narrative intricately weaves the personal lives of its characters with the significant historical events of the time, highlighting the cultural clashes, land reforms, and political transformations that shape their world.
Readers will find a detailed exploration of the intimate lives of the characters against the backdrop of a nation undergoing profound change. The story delves into themes of family dynamics and societal challenges, reflecting the complexities of a society where hunger affects the peasantry and political power is contested in a monumental election. This edition offers a comprehensive look at the interplay between personal and political narratives, making it a substantial addition to the genre of fiction.
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Set in post-colonial India in the early 1950s, a rich family saga from the author of The Golden Gate. Seth blends the intimate lives of the characters with the greater events of their time–when varied cultures clash, estates are apropriated by land reform, hunger besets the peasantry, and political power will be transformed via an election involving a sixth of the world’s people.
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