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A Bend In The River
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V. S.
Naipaul's "A Bend in the River" is a novel set in an unnamed African country during a period of political upheaval.
The narrative follows Salim, an Indian immigrant who becomes entangled in the complexities of postcolonial life.
Naipaul's writing style is characterized by its sharp observations and exploration of human nature.
The novel is a powerful commentary on the challenges of postcolonial identity and the complexities of nation-building.
"A Bend in the River" is a significant contribution to postcolonial literature and continues to spark discussion and interpretation.
Naipaul's "A Bend in the River" is a novel set in an unnamed African country during a period of political upheaval.
The narrative follows Salim, an Indian immigrant who becomes entangled in the complexities of postcolonial life.
Naipaul's writing style is characterized by its sharp observations and exploration of human nature.
The novel is a powerful commentary on the challenges of postcolonial identity and the complexities of nation-building.
"A Bend in the River" is a significant contribution to postcolonial literature and continues to spark discussion and interpretation.
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Amanda Lagji, "Postcolonial Fiction and Colonial Time: Waiting for Now" (Edinburgh UP, 2023)
