The World of Seepersad Naipaul (1906-1953).

The article offers information about Seepersad Naipul, a journalist of the then radical journal "The Beacon" in the Caribbean. Naipul was considered to be one of the first West Indian writers to have freely used the language of the people. English Orientalist Gault McGowan is known to be Naipul's ma...

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Publicado en:Arts Journal: Critical Perspectives on Contemporary Literature, Art & Culture of Guyana & the Caribbean Vol. 4; no. 1/2; pp. 11 - 20
Autor principal: Samaroo, Brinsley
Formato: Artículo
Publicado: Arawak Publications Mar2008
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Sumario:The article offers information about Seepersad Naipul, a journalist of the then radical journal "The Beacon" in the Caribbean. Naipul was considered to be one of the first West Indian writers to have freely used the language of the people. English Orientalist Gault McGowan is known to be Naipul's major influence as far as his writing style is concerned. His literary pieces include "The craziness of the English language," "Popular Hindu engagement. Chaguanas link with Arouca," and "Peasant's paradise."