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You know, I can imagine not writing a novel and writing poetry only.

Vikram Seth

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Vikram Seth
Age: 72
Born: 1952
Born: June 20
Librettist
Novelist
Poet
Writer
Calcutta
Novel
Imagine
Writing
Poetry

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