“The Fever Bird The fever bird sand out last night. I could not sleep, try as I might. My brain was split, my spirit raw. I looked into the garden, saw The shadow of the amaltas Shake slightly on the moonlit grass Unseen, the bird cried out its grief, Its lunacy, without relief: Three notes repeated closer, higher, Soaring, then sinking down like fire Only to breathe the night and soar, As crazed, as desperate, as before. I shivered in the midnight heat And smelt the sweat that soaked my sheet. And now tonight I hear again The call that skewers though my brain, The call, the brain-sick triple note-- A cone of pain stuck inits throat. I am so tired I could weep. Mad bird, for God's sake let me sleep Why do you cry like one possessed? When will you rest? When will you rest? Why wait each night till all but I Lie sleeping in the house, then cry? Why do you scream into my ear What no one else but I can hear?”
Quote by Vikram Seth
Work
A Suitable Boy is an extensive novel that delves into the lives of a large cast of characters, focusing on the search for a suitable bride for the protagonist, Lata. The narrative spans several years and encompasses the political and social transformations occurring in India during this period. The novel is renowned for its richly detailed portrayal of Indian culture and its exploration of complex themes such as arranged marriage, class divisions, and the struggle for independence. more
Author
Vikram Seth is an Indian-British author renowned for his poetry and novels. Born on June 20, 1952, he graduated from Oxford University, where he began his literary career. His works often explore complex human relationships and profound social themes. more
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