The world is what it is : the authorized biography of V.S. Naipaul / Patrick French.
| Author/creator | French, Patrick |
| Format | Book |
| Edition | 1st U.S. ed. |
| Publication Info | New York : Alfred A. Knopf, 2008. |
| Description | xvi, 554 pages, 16 unnumbered pages of plates : illustrations ; 25 cm |
| Subjects |
| Abstract | This authorized study of Nobel laureate V.S. Naipaul examines his difficult early life as a child of Indian parents in colonial Trinidad, his Oxford education, the depression that marked his life in England, his complex personal life and romantic relationships, and his pursuit of becoming a great writer. |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references (p. [491]-532) and index. |
| LCCN | 2008006988 |
| ISBN | 9781400044054 |
| ISBN | 1400044057 |
Availability
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joyner | General Stacks | PR 9272.9.N32 Z69 2008 | ✔ Available | Place Hold |