V.S. Naipaul has been a highly controversial writer since the late 1950s. As a keen observer of civilizations, cultures and histories across the world he has gradually occupied a coveted place along with some of the most celebrated modem writers like Neil Bissondath, Bharati Mukherjee, Samuel Selvon, Seepersad Naipaul (his father) etc. in exploring and interrogating the colonial and post-colonial issues and realities that have shaped the contemporary societies ...
