Proloog voor een autobiografie

by V.S. Naipaul

92 pages, Paperback

Published January 1, 1983

About the author

V. S. Naipaul was a British writer of Indo-Trinidadian descent known for his sharp, often controversial explorations of postcolonial societies, identity, and displacement. His works, which include both fiction and nonfiction, often depict themes of exile, cultural alienation, and the lingering effects of colonialism.
He gained early recognition with A House for Mr Biswas, a novel inspired by his father’s struggles in Trinidad. His later works, such as The Mimic Men, In a Free State, and A Bend in the River, cemented his reputation as a masterful and incisive writer. Beyond fiction, his travelogues and essays, including Among the Believers and India: A Million Mutinies Now, reflected his critical perspective on societies in transition.
Naipaul received numerous accolades throughout his career, including the Nobel Prize in Literature, awarded for his ability to blend deep observation with literary artistry. While praised for his prose, his often unsparing portrayals of postcolonial nations and controversial statements sparked both admiration and criticism.

Reviews

[Jacques · Rating 4 out of 5]

Over Naipaul's jeugd in Trinidad, Port of Spain, Oxford en Londen. Zijn baantje bij de BBC. De invloed van zijn vader (schrijver en journalist) op zijn schrijverscarrière. Zijn debuutverhaal over 'Bogart'. Dit alles met op de achtergrond de Brits kolonialistische maatschappij waarin hij opgroeide.

[Ton Hof · Rating 4 out of 5]

Het vakmanschap druipt ervan af.