Beastly Tales From Here and There

The collection features ten distinct fables split symmetrically by geographical origin: two from India, two from China, two from Greece, two from Ukraine, and two from the fictional "land of Gup." It showcases the author's mastery over poetic structure while delivering subtle moral allegories

Vikram Seth is an acclaimed Indian novelist and poet born in Calcutta in 1952. Educated at Oxford and Stanford University, he is famous for his verse-novel The Golden Gate and the multi-family epic A Suitable Boy. He is a recipient of India's prestigious Padma Shri and the Sahitya Akademi Award.

The book features familiar mythical conflicts along with freshly imagined scenarios—such as the tortoise racing the hare and a clever monkey outwitting a greedy crocodile. Written in lively, musical couplets, each fable explores human vices, vanity, and wisdom through quirky animal characters. The stories strip away heavy academic pretense, offering a fun reading experience while providing thoughtful critiques on society and human behavior