“In Trinidad, where as new arrivals we were a disadvantaged community, that excluding idea was a kind of protection; it enabled us - for the time being, and only for the time being - to live in our own way and according to our own rules, to live in our own fading India.”
Quote by V. S. Naipaul
Work
Literary Occasions: Essays
This book is a compilation of essays that delve into a range of literary subjects, offering insights and analyses on different aspects of literature. more
Author
V. S. Naipaul
V. S. Naipaul, born on August 17, 1932, is a British writer known for his sharp observations and profound insights. His works primarily focus on themes such as colonialism, race, class, and identity, deeply revealing the complexities and contradictions of human society. Naipaul has won the Nobel Prize in Literature and is considered one of the most outstanding writers of the 20th century. more
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