{"product_id":"the-golden-gate-by-vikram-seth","title":"The golden gate by Vikram seth","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"50\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"50\"\u003eBook Summary: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"50\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"50\"\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"16\" data-end=\"33\"\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"52\" data-end=\"69\"\u003eThe Golden Gate\u003c\/em\u003e by Vikram Seth is a unique and ambitious novel written entirely in verse, using the structure of sonnets. Set in 1980s San Francisco, the story follows a group of young professionals navigating love, friendship, work, and personal fulfillment in a rapidly changing world. At the center is John, a successful but lonely tech executive, whose personal ad sparks a romantic relationship with Liz, an artist and activist. Their circle expands to include friends like Phil, a divorced father exploring religion, and Ed, Liz’s free-spirited ex. Through witty, lyrical language and formal poetic precision, Seth captures the emotional and intellectual struggles of a generation seeking meaning and connection in modern life. The novel blends humor, poignancy, and social commentary, making it a literary feat as well as a heartfelt story.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"903\" data-end=\"923\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"903\" data-end=\"923\"\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"925\" data-end=\"1550\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVikram Seth\u003c\/strong\u003e is an Indian author, poet, and translator, best known for his versatility and command of both prose and verse. Born in 1952 in Calcutta (now Kolkata), Seth was educated in India, the UK, and the US, studying economics, philosophy, and literature. He gained international acclaim with \u003cem data-start=\"1221\" data-end=\"1238\"\u003eThe Golden Gate\u003c\/em\u003e (1986), praised for its formal brilliance and emotional depth. He is also the author of the monumental novel \u003cem data-start=\"1348\" data-end=\"1364\"\u003eA Suitable Boy\u003c\/em\u003e, one of the longest novels published in a single volume. Seth’s works span genres and cultures, often exploring themes of love, identity, and human connection with elegance and empathy.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Best Of Used Books","offers":[{"title":"Used","offer_id":46104703238401,"sku":"33JD3KV0H-Used","price":150.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0421\/4299\/0495\/files\/1_0c72db54-300c-4b90-a349-d3c17f0c0a54.jpg?v=1741232180","url":"https:\/\/bestofusedbooks.com\/products\/the-golden-gate-by-vikram-seth","provider":"Best Of Used Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}