Description
- ISBN-13: 9789354471032
- Publisher: Speaking Tiger
- Binding: Hardcover
- No of Pages: 88
- ISBN-10: 935447103X
- Publisher Date: 20 Oct 2021
- Language: English
- Width: 129 mm
Original price was: ₹350.00.₹262.50Current price is: ₹262.50.
Discover Vikram Seth’s poetic debut, *Mappings*, featuring intimate and inventive early poems exploring love, life, and landscapes. Written during his twenties in England and California, this collection showcases Seth’s lyrical talent and classical influences. Includes translations of renowned poets like Du Fu, Faiz Ahmed Faiz, Heinrich Heine, and Nirala. Experience the wit and perceptiveness that mark Seth’s acclaimed literary career. ISBN: 9789354471032
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Nikita Gupta –
Interesting to see the roots of his later success. Some poems felt a bit immature, but charming nonetheless.
Aanchal Mann –
A wonderful collection of poems. Each poem is a gem! I couldn’t put the book down.
Harshvardhan Singh –
Wonderful poems to explore his mind, his imagination and the world around him.
Shivam Sunil Salampuria –
Nice to see the poet early in his career. Worth a read!
Abhinav Pratap Singh –
It had some okay moments, but I was not a fan.
Ayush Shukla –
Vikram Seth is amazing; these poems are very interesting.
Sneha Dutta –
I really loved reading this book; his best work ever.
Manav Gautam –
Some poems were great, others not so much. The translations shone through.
Devaguptapu Venkata Sarath Chandra –
A good read, but not his best work. It’s interesting to see his development as a poet.
Vaastvikta Malik –
A mixed bag, but the good outweighed the bad. Worth the time.
Hafis Shajahan –
Lovely imagery and thoughtful themes. Enjoyed the journey through Seth’s early poetic explorations.
Nikhil Gupta –
It was okay. I didn’t love it, but I didn’t hate it either.
Dipayan Ghosh –
Beautifully written and deeply personal. A captivating glimpse into Seth’s early life and influences.
Vansh Suri –
Uneven, but worth reading for fans of Vikram Seth. Shows flashes of brilliance.
Annie Goswami –
A delightful collection. The poems are accessible and thought-provoking. Highly recommended.
Roshan Kumar –
Charming and insightful. I especially enjoyed the poems about landscapes and nature.
Kanishka –
Beautiful, evocative, and very insightful. A must-read for poetry lovers.
Shivam Malhotra –
Beautifully crafted and very poignant. You get a glimpse into the young writer’s mind.
Devanshu Singh Negi –
A promising debut! Some poems resonated deeply, others less so. Overall, a good introduction to Seth’s style.
Asad Aqeel –
I’m not sure what to think. I think it was alright.
Pulkit Bansal –
Intriguing early work. The translations were a highlight. A bit uneven, but shows great potential.
Vashu Katiyar –
It was not bad, it has very good poems that I like.
Vilvanathan T –
I liked it a lot. Some of his best poems, I think.
Jacob George –
Mixed feelings. The translations were excellent, but some original poems didn’t quite land for me.