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Jeet Thayil

2000s–present

'Jeet Thayil is an Indian poet and novelist known for intense literary expression.'

Books by Jeet Thayil

Low by JEET THAYIL in Fiction category book cover on Bookdio.org

Low

Language: English

Category: Fiction

169 Pages

Narcopolis by JEET THAYIL in Fiction category book cover on Bookdio.org

Narcopolis

Language: English

Category: Historical

246 Pages

The Penguin Book Of Indian Poets by JEET THAYIL in Poetry category book cover on Bookdio.org

The Penguin Book Of Indian Poets

Language: English

Category: Poetry

1403 Pages

Genres Jeet Thayil writes in

Poetry, Literary Fiction

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Poetry, Literary Fiction

English

India

Poetry that confronts truth

About the Author

Jeet Thayil is an acclaimed Indian poet, novelist, and editor whose work explores addiction, identity, and urban life. Jeet Thayil is best known for Narcopolis, a novel that presents a raw and unfiltered view of Mumbai’s underworld. His writing style is lyrical yet confrontational, often blending poetry with prose. Jeet Thayil’s work does not shy away from discomfort, instead using honesty as its core strength. Through poetry and fiction, Jeet Thayil continues to challenge readers and redefine contemporary Indian English literature.

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