Naipaul, V. S.
A Bend in the River (Everyman's Library CLASSICS)
- ISBN 13:
- 9781841593913
- author:
- Naipaul, V. S.
- format:
- Hardback
- publisher:
- Everyman's Library
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2019
- Pages:
- 312
- Dimensions:
- 21.4 x 13.5 x 2.6 centimetres (0
- Genre:
- Fiction & Literature, Literary, Fiction & Literature,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
A Bend in the River by V. S. Naipaul is a powerful novel about an outsider's struggle to navigate the complexities of post-colonial Africa. Salim, a young Indian trader, finds himself in an unnamed African country, where he becomes embroiled in a ghost town's decline and a new dictator's rise to power. As Salim becomes obsessed with Raymond's wife, Yvette, his personal life becomes increasingly entangled with the country's politics. The novel builds towards a tragic confrontation, highlighting the devastating consequences of historical upheaval on ordinary people. Through Salim's story, Naipaul explores the powerlessness of individuals in the face of overwhelming change. Set against the backdrop of a fictional African nation, this thought-provoking novel offers a searing critique of colonialism and its legacy. With its unflinching portrayal of human suffering, A Bend in the River is a haunting and deeply unsettling read.
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