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A House for Mr Biswas

V.S. Naipaul

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Struggle for independence in post-colonial Trinidad.

If you've ever felt caught between personal ambition and familial obligation, "A House for Mr Biswas" could resonate deeply with you. V.S. Naipaul's narrative brings to the fore the universal quest for autonomy and identity through the lens of Mr. Biswas's poignant, often humorous struggles. It's a masterful depiction of one man's determination to define himself amidst the complexities of cultural and familial expectations.

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A House for Mr Biswas

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ISBN: 9780140030259
Author: V.S. Naipaul
Publisher: Penguin Books
Date of Publication: 1976-08-26
Format: Paperback
Related Collections: Historical Fiction, Literary Fiction
Related Topics: Classics, Literature
Goodreads rating: 3.81
(rated by 21846 readers)

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Mohun Biswas has spent his 46 years of life striving for independence. Shuttled from one residence to another after the drowning of his father, he yearns for a place he can call home. He marries into the Tulsi family, on whom he becomes dependent, but rebels and takes on a succession of occupations in a struggle to weaken their hold over him.
 

Struggle for independence in post-colonial Trinidad.

If you've ever felt caught between personal ambition and familial obligation, "A House for Mr Biswas" could resonate deeply with you. V.S. Naipaul's narrative brings to the fore the universal quest for autonomy and identity through the lens of Mr. Biswas's poignant, often humorous struggles. It's a masterful depiction of one man's determination to define himself amidst the complexities of cultural and familial expectations.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.

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