V. S. Naipaul - Softcover
This is a user-friendly introduction to the novels and the non-fiction of V.S. Naipaul that will be of interest both to the student and to the specialist. It examines the language, structure, themes and development of Naipaul's writing, setting the novels in their autobiographical, philosophical, social and political, colonial and post-colonial contexts. Attention is given to Naipaul's existentialism, relationship to his literary models, use of Indian philosophy and vision of the Indian diaspora. Naipaul is shown to use similar formal literary structures and to have recurring themes and preoccupations during the four distinctive periods of his writing.
"synopsis" may belong to another edition of this title.
From the Back Cover:
V. S. Naipaul is a reader-friendly introduction to the writing of one of the most influential contemporary authors and the 2001 Nobel laureate in Literature. Bruce King provides a novel by novel analysis of the fiction with attention to structure, significance, and Naipaul's development as a writer, while setting the texts in their autobiographical. philosophical, social, political, colonial and postcolonial contexts. King shows how Naipaul modified Western and Indian literary traditions for the West Indies and then the wider world to become an international writer whose subject matter includes the Caribbean, England, India, Africa, the United States, Argentina, and contemporary Islam.
Thoroughly revised and updated, the second edition of V. S. Naipaul now includes an expanded Introduction, and discussion of his most recent novels A Way in the World and Half a Life, his Nobel Lecture, Naipaul's writings on Islam, and a survey of the main criticism by other writers and postcolonial theorists.
About the Author:
Thoroughly revised and updated, the second edition of V. S. Naipaul now includes an expanded Introduction, and discussion of his most recent novels A Way in the World and Half a Life, his Nobel Lecture, Naipaul's writings on Islam, and a survey of the main criticism by other writers and postcolonial theorists.
Bruce King is a freelance writer and a leading international literary critic and is series editor for English Dramatists and Modern Dramatists (both Palgrave Macmillan).
"About this title" may belong to another edition of this title.
- PublisherPalgrave HE UK
- Publication date1993
- ISBN 10 0333517008
- ISBN 13 9780333517000
- BindingPaperback
- Number of pages180
Top Search Results from the AbeBooks Marketplace
Stock Image
V. S. Naipaul (Macmillan Modern Novelists Series)
Seller:
Rating
Book Description Condition: Fair. This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside.This book has soft covers. In fair condition, suitable as a study copy. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item,350grams, ISBN:9780333517000. Seller Inventory # 9411947
Buy Used
US$ 3.36
Convert currency
Stock Image
V.S. Naipaul.
Published by
Macmillan, London,
(1993)
ISBN 10: 0333517008
ISBN 13: 9780333517000
Used
Softcover
Quantity: 2
Seller:
Rating
Book Description Condition: BUONO. cm.13,7x21,5, pp.VIII,153, Macmillan Modern Novelists Series. London, Macmillan cm.13,7x21,5, pp.VIII,153, brossura, cop.fig.a col. Buon esempl. Macmillan Modern Novelists Series. brossura, cop.fig.a col. Buon esempl. Seller Inventory # 177569
Buy Used
US$ 10.10
Convert currency
Stock Image
V.S. Naipaul Macmillan modern novelists Series
Published by
Macmillan, GB
(1993)
ISBN 10: 0333517008
ISBN 13: 9780333517000
Used
Paperback
First Edition
Quantity: 1
Seller:
Rating
Book Description Paperback. Condition: nrFine. 1st Edition. Seller Inventory # kb529.949
Buy Used
US$ 9.21
Convert currency