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The world is what it is : the authorized biography of V. S. Naipual / Patrick French

This biography examines the life and work of V.S. Naipaul, tracing his journey from Trinidad to Oxford and his subsequent literary career. It utilises private papers and personal recollections to analyse his personal life and his contributions to literature.

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