Tag Archives: V S Naipaul

Why Are The Africans So Thrilled That Obama Was Elected President?

President Bush did more for the continent than any other president in history. The election of Barack Obama won’t make Africans’ lives any easier. It won’t change anything significant for them. I think they have their priorities wrong. If a … Continue reading

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Dot Indian

When asked to explain the symbolism of the bindi (the colored dot worn on the forehead of Indian women), V.S. Naipaul said: "The dot means: my head is empty." (Pg. 387) I got into a discussion last night of young … Continue reading

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I Want To Be A Great Writer Like V.S. Naipaul

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Without His Mistress Margaret, There Would’ve Been No Great Naipaul Novels After 1970

Was Naipaul’s great writing worth the sin of his passionate illicit relationship with Margaret of Argentina? Perhaps what I need to spark my writing is a good affair. Such a shame I am so moral, so corralled by the Holy … Continue reading

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I Want To Be A Great Writer

I love to read the biographies of great writers. Yes, their lives inspire me, but most importantly, their weaknesses make me feel like I have company.  Anything that makes me feel like a part of the human race is good … Continue reading

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