{"product_id":"a-suitable-boy-by-vikram-seth-premium-books","title":"A Suitable Boy by Vikram Seth [Premium Books]","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"107\" data-end=\"854\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"107\" data-end=\"119\"\u003eBook Summary:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"119\" data-end=\"122\"\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"122\" data-end=\"138\"\u003eA Suitable Boy\u003c\/em\u003e is a sweeping novel set in post-independence India during the early 1950s. The story revolves around Lata Mehra, a young university student whose mother is determined to find her a “suitable boy” for marriage. As Lata meets three very different suitors—Kabir, Haresh, and Amit—she must choose between love and practicality. Alongside Lata’s personal journey, the novel weaves together the lives of four interconnected families, exploring themes such as politics, religion, caste, family expectations, and social change in a newly independent nation. Rich in detail, the book captures the complexity of Indian society, from village life to urban settings, and highlights the tensions between tradition and modernity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"856\" data-end=\"1537\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"856\" data-end=\"889\"\u003eAbout the Author \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"889\" data-end=\"892\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eVikram Seth\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e is an acclaimed Indian novelist and poet, known for his versatility and literary craftsmanship. Born in 1952 in Kolkata, he studied at prestigious institutions including Oxford and Stanford. Seth gained international recognition with works like \u003cem data-start=\"1175\" data-end=\"1192\"\u003eThe Golden Gate\u003c\/em\u003e, a novel written in verse, and \u003cem data-start=\"1224\" data-end=\"1240\"\u003eA Suitable Boy\u003c\/em\u003e, one of the longest novels ever published in a single volume. His writing often explores themes of love, identity, and cultural connections across different societies. Vikram Seth is celebrated for his elegant prose, deep character development, and ability to portray complex human relationships.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Clapping Pages","offers":[{"title":"New","offer_id":45730535014586,"sku":"38470GJ5T-New","price":89.0,"currency_code":"AED","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0713\/5576\/0826\/files\/ass_c0955f5b-a07d-4b95-b6eb-82b242922903.jpg?v=1774505296","url":"https:\/\/clappingpages.com\/products\/a-suitable-boy-by-vikram-seth-premium-books","provider":"Clapping Pages","version":"1.0","type":"link"}