V. S. Naipaul [Paperback]

A critical overview of V. S. Naipaul's major fictional and non-fictional publications to date.This introductory study of V.S. Naipaul's major works addresses historical, political and cultural questions as well as literary issues. It considers postcolonial literary production and its contemporary interrogation of narrative techniques, language, gender, race and canon formulation.This introductory study of V.S. Naipaul's major works addresses historical, political and cultural questions as well as literary issues. It considers postcolonial literary production and its contemporary interrogation of narrative techniques, language, gender, race and canon formulation.This introductory study offers a critical overview of the major works of V. S. Naipaul from 1950 to the present day. Professor Mustafa's main concern is with literary issues, but historical, political and cultural questions are also addressed, with comparative references to other postcolonial works. In examining the reception of Naipaul's writing, Mustafa introduces general debates about postcolonial literary production and its contemporary interrogation of narrative techniques, language, gender, race and canon formulation.Acknowledgements; Chronology; 1. Introduction; 2. Bearings; 3. Home; 4. Abroad; 5. The world; 6. Right of abode; 7. One way; 8. Conclusion; Notes; Bibliography; Index. This is one of the best books on Naipaul, and it should be important for postcolonial studies at the upper-division undergraduate level and above. Choice