In Mappings, Vikram Seth's first collection of poems, the reader is introduced to work written in the author's twenties, when he wasa student in England and later,California. These poems enchant with their learning, perceptiveness and lyricism About the Author: Vikram Seth Vikram Seth is the acclaimed author of three novels including The Golden Gate and A Suitable Boy, one of the most beloved andwidely read books of recent times. He has alsowritten five books of poetry, an opera libretto,a book of other libretti and two highly regardedworks of non-fiction. He currently divides histime between the UK and India.