An edition of The enigma of V.S. Naipaul (2002)

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An edition of The enigma of V.S. Naipaul (2002)

The enigma of V.S. Naipaul

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"Examining Naipaul's major novels, travel writing and autobiographical work, Helen Hayward traces a pattern of themes and concerns which throw new light on the relationship between the life and work of Naipaul, as well as the creative process itself. She examines key Naipaulian concepts such as cultural alienation, detachment and anxiety, relating them to the narrative of the author's life.".

"What emerges is the portrait of a writer whose whole life has been characterized by a profound distaste for facile judgements on politics, history, art and religion, an artist, who like Swift, is often most witty when most depressed and most ironic when most sympathetic. Born into and raised in a colonial world, he is regarded by many as one of the most trenchant critics of the corruption, greed and brutality of the post-colonial world."--BOOK JACKET.

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Palgrave Macmillan
Language
English
Pages
222

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Subjects

Criticism and interpretation, In literature, Intellectual life, Critique et interprétation, Vie intellectuelle, Caraïbes (Région) dans la littérature, Literature, Naipaul, v. s. (vidiadhar surajprasad), 1932-2018, Caribbean area

People

V. S. Naipaul (1932-)

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Caribbean Area, Caraïbes (Région)

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Enigma of V S Naipaul: Sources and Contexts
2014, Palgrave Macmillan
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Cover of: Enigma of V. S. Naipaul
Enigma of V. S. Naipaul: Sources and Contexts
2003, Palgrave Macmillan
in English
Libraries near you: WorldCat
Cover of: The enigma of V.S. Naipaul
The enigma of V.S. Naipaul: sources and contexts
2002, Palgrave Macmillan
in English
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Edition Notes

Includes bibliographical references (p. 204-218) and index.

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Houndmills, Basingstoke, Hampshire, New York

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823/.914
Library of Congress
PR9272.9.N32 Z734 2002, PR9272.9.N32Z734

The Physical Object

Pagination
vii, 222 p. ;
Number of pages
222

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OL3569907M
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ISBN 10
1403902933, 1403902542
LCCN
2002072645
OCLC/WorldCat
49991502
Library Thing
9067423
Goodreads
54175

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