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Beastly Tales from Here and There by Vikram Seth [Hardcover]

Beastly Tales from Here and There by Vikram Seth [Hardcover]

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Beastly Tales from Here and There is a collection of humorous and imaginative animal fables written in verse. The book contains ten stories inspired by traditional folktales and fables from different cultures, including India, China, Greece, Ukraine, and the author’s own invented “Land of Gup.”

Each tale uses animals as central characters to explore human behavior, morality, vanity, greed, cleverness, and power. Familiar stories such as “The Hare and the Tortoise” are retold with modern twists and satirical humor, while original stories like “The Frog and the Nightingale” examine manipulation, exploitation, and insecurity through poetic storytelling.

The book is written in lively rhyming verse, combining wit, rhythm, and social commentary. Although the stories are entertaining for younger readers, they also contain deeper meanings and subtle criticism of society, politics, and human nature that appeal to adults. The playful language and memorable animal characters make the collection both literary and accessible.

Overall, the book blends folklore, satire, poetry, and moral storytelling into a creative collection that celebrates the timeless tradition of animal fables.

About the Author

Vikram Seth is an internationally acclaimed Indian author known for his versatility across poetry, fiction, memoir, and travel writing. He gained major recognition for works such as The Golden Gate, written entirely in verse, and the celebrated novel A Suitable Boy.

Seth studied at prestigious institutions including Oxford University and Stanford University, and his literary work often reflects a blend of Indian and global cultural influences. His writing is admired for its elegance, humor, emotional depth, and technical mastery of language and poetic form.

In Beastly Tales from Here and There, Seth combines storytelling traditions from multiple cultures with modern wit and poetic creativity, demonstrating his ability to make classical-style fables feel fresh and contemporary.


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