A Suitable Boy
Condition: SECONDHAND
This is a secondhand book. The jacket image is a photograph of the exact copy we have in stock. This image shows the condition of this book. Further condition remarks are below.
Author: Vikram Seth
Binding: Hardback
Published: VIKING, 1993
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
A Suitable Boy by Vikram Seth is an epic novel that transports readers to 1950s India, presenting a vibrant tapestry of post-partition society. The narrative centers on the spirited Lata Mehra and her mother's quest to find her an ideal husband, intertwining this personal journey with the broader political and social currents of the nascent nation. Seth masterfully illustrates the complexities of love, tradition, and modernity through the lives of four interconnected families. This sprawling work offers a witty and insightful commentary on class, religion, and the evolving identity of a country at a crossroads. It is a compelling saga that captures the essence of a pivotal era with remarkable detail and warmth.
Author: Vikram Seth
Binding: Hardback
Published: VIKING, 1993
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
A Suitable Boy by Vikram Seth is an epic novel that transports readers to 1950s India, presenting a vibrant tapestry of post-partition society. The narrative centers on the spirited Lata Mehra and her mother's quest to find her an ideal husband, intertwining this personal journey with the broader political and social currents of the nascent nation. Seth masterfully illustrates the complexities of love, tradition, and modernity through the lives of four interconnected families. This sprawling work offers a witty and insightful commentary on class, religion, and the evolving identity of a country at a crossroads. It is a compelling saga that captures the essence of a pivotal era with remarkable detail and warmth.