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Download Solution PDFThe book A suitable Boy was authored by _______________ in 1993.
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- Vikram Seth is the author of the book "A Suitable Boy".
- The book was published in the year 1993.
- "A Suitable Boy" is one of the longest novels ever published in a single volume in the English language.
- The story is set in post-independence, post-partition India and follows the lives of four families over a period of 18 months.
- It explores various social and political issues in India during that period, including the complexities of arranged marriages.
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- Vikram Seth is an Indian novelist and poet, born on June 20, 1952.
- He has received several awards for his literary works, including the Padma Shri, one of India's highest civilian awards.
- Other notable works by Vikram Seth include "The Golden Gate" and "An Equal Music".
- "A Suitable Boy" was adapted into a television miniseries by the BBC in 2020.
- Seth's writing is known for its rich character development and intricate portrayal of Indian society.
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