V. S. Naipaul
1932 – 2018 United Kingdom
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Who was V. S. Naipaul?
Trinidadian-British writer who won the Nobel Prize in Literature in 2001 for his novels exploring postcolonial themes. His works include 'A House for Mr Biswas' and the travel narrative 'Among the Believers'.
Biographical data adapted from Wikipedia’s article on V. S. Naipaul (CC BY-SA 4.0).
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ParentSeepersad Naipaul
SpouseNadira Naipaul
Awards & Honors
| Award | Year | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Nobel Prize in Literature | 2001 | for having united perceptive narrative and incorruptible scrutiny in works that compel us to see the presence of suppressed histories |
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