V.S. Naipaul

V.S. Naipaul was a Trinidadian-born British writer known for his critically-acclaimed novels and nonfiction works. He won the Nobel Prize in Literature in 2001 for his perceptive narrative and incorruptible scrutiny in works that compel us to see the presence of suppressed histories.

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Birth Name :

Vidiadhar Surajprasad Naipaul

Profession :

Novelist

Birthday :

August 17, 1932

Star Sign :

Leo

Death Date:

August 11, 2018

Age :

85

Trinidad-born British author V.S. Naipaul was renowned for his postcolonial-themed novels and his Nobel Prize-winning writing. His most famous work, “A House for Mr Biswas” (1961), is a fictionalized account of his father’s life. Other significant works include “A Bend in the River,” “In a Free State,” “The Enigma of Arrival,” and “India: A Million Mutinies Now.” Throughout his career, Naipaul received numerous literary awards and honors, such as the Booker Prize and a knighthood. He passed away in 2018 at the age of 85. In 2001, Naipaul won the Nobel Prize in Literature for his insightful narratives and unyielding examination of suppressed histories in his works.