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Quote by V. S. Naipaul

“The first 50 years of the cinema were absolutely great years. Original minds were at work establishing the ways to tell a story. And what is happening now is a copying, a pastiche-ing of what was done by great men.”

Quote by V. S. Naipaul

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V. S. Naipaul
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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