V.S Naipaul was a Trinidadian Nobel Peace Prize-winning writer and one of the masters of 20th-century literature. He was incredibly prolific, often publishing a book every year or two for much of his career. Naipaul gifted the world with “A House for Mr. Biswas” in 1961, highlighting his ability to tell people’s stories and blend their emotions with overarching symbolism and laser-sharp detail. We discuss his journey on becoming one of the most widely read and admired literary figures of the contemporary world on today’s episode.

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