V. S. Naipaul
Nobel Prize-winning novelist and essayist
Born
August 17th, 1932
92 years ago
Died
2018
7 years ago — 86 years old
Category
Artists & Creatives
Country
United Kingdom
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Born in Trinidad, one of the influential writers of the 20th century produced significant literary works exploring post-colonial themes. Notable for novels that portray the complex realities of colonialism and its aftermath. Wrote the acclaimed works 'A House for Mr. Biswas' and 'In a Free State.' Received the Nobel Prize in Literature in 2001 for a body of work that uniquely reflected human experiences amidst cultural dislocation.
Won the Nobel Prize in Literature in 2001
Authored 'A House for Mr. Biswas'
Wrote 'In a Free State'
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