India: A Wounded Civilization
Description
Drawing on his Indian heritage and firsthand travels, V. S. Naipaul examines a nation confronting the weight of its history while struggling to define its modern identity. He explores India’s social tensions, political upheavals, religious traditions, and enduring cultural divisions, offering a searching portrait of a society in transition. Both personal and provocative, the book reflects on the complex relationship between ancestry, identity, and national renewal. Naipaul’s incisive, unsparing prose makes this a compelling work of cultural criticism and travel writing.
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paperback
Vintage Books
Published Jan 1, 2003
191 pages
ISBN: 9781400030750
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First Published
1977
Language
eng
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