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“I really wasn't equipped to be a writer when I left Oxford. But then I set out to learn. I've always had the highest regard for the craft. I've always felt it was work.”

Quote by V. S. Naipaul

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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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