V. S. Naipaul
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V. S. Naipaul
Summary
V. S. Naipaul is a human[1]. He was born in Chaguanas[2]. He was born on August 17, 1932[3]. He died in London[4]. He died on August 11, 2018[5]. He worked as a writer[6], novelist[7], journalist[8], essayist[9], and short story writer[10]. He ranks in the top 0.66% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (4,830 views/month, #6,582 of 1,000,298).[11]
Key Facts
- V. S. Naipaul was born in Chaguanas[2].
- V. S. Naipaul died in London[4].
- V. S. Naipaul was born on August 17, 1932[3].
- V. S. Naipaul was born on August 1932[12].
- V. S. Naipaul died on August 11, 2018[5].
- V. S. Naipaul's father was Seepersad Naipaul[13].
- V. S. Naipaul was married to Nadira Naipaul[14].
- V. S. Naipaul held citizenship in Trinidad and Tobago[15].
- V. S. Naipaul held citizenship in United Kingdom[16].
- V. S. Naipaul's professions included writer[6].
- V. S. Naipaul worked as a novelist[7].
- V. S. Naipaul's professions included journalist[8].
- V. S. Naipaul's professions included essayist[9].
- V. S. Naipaul worked as a short story writer[10].
- V. S. Naipaul worked as a travel writer[17].
- V. S. Naipaul's field of work was literature[18].
- V. S. Naipaul was employed by Wesleyan University[19].
- V. S. Naipaul was educated at University College, Oxford[20].
- V. S. Naipaul was educated at Queen's Royal College[21].
- A notable work attributed to V. S. Naipaul is A House for Mr Biswas[22].
- A notable work attributed to V. S. Naipaul is In a Free State[23].
- A notable work attributed to V. S. Naipaul is A Bend in the River[24].
- A notable work attributed to V. S. Naipaul is The Enigma of Arrival[25].
- A notable work attributed to V. S. Naipaul is The Mystic Masseur[26].
- V. S. Naipaul received the Nobel Prize in Literature[27].
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Origins and Family
V. S. Naipaul was born in Chaguanas[2]. Recorded date of birth include August 17, 1932[3] and August 1932[12]. His father was Seepersad Naipaul[13].
Education
Educated at University College, Oxford[20], a college of the University of Oxford[28], in United Kingdom[29], founded in 1249[30], headquartered in Oxford[31] and Queen's Royal College[21], an educational institution[32], in Trinidad and Tobago[33], founded in 1859[34].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include writer[6], novelist[7], journalist[8], essayist[9], short story writer[10], and travel writer[17]. V. S. Naipaul's field of work was literature[18]. He was employed by Wesleyan University[19].
Works and Contributions
Notable works include A House for Mr Biswas[22], a written work[35]; In a Free State[23], a written work[36]; A Bend in the River[24]; The Enigma of Arrival[25]; and The Mystic Masseur[26].
Recognition
Awards received include Nobel Prize in Literature[27], a literary award[37], in Sweden[38], founded in 1901[39]; John Llewellyn Rhys Prize[40], an award[41], in United Kingdom[42]; Booker Prize[43], a literary award[44], in United Kingdom[45], founded in 1969[46], headquartered in London[47]; Jerusalem Prize[48], a literary award[49], in Israel[50], founded in 1963[51]; International Nonino Prize[52], a literary award[53], in Italy[54], founded in 1975[55]; and Knight Bachelor[56], a title of honor[57], in United Kingdom[58], founded in 1300[59].
Personal Life
Among V. S. Naipaul's spouses was Nadira Naipaul[14].
Death and Burial
V. S. Naipaul died on August 11, 2018[5]. He died in London[4].
Why It Matters
V. S. Naipaul ranks in the top 0.66% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (4,830 views/month, #6,582 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 30 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[60] He is known by 96 alternative names across languages and contexts.[61]
He has been cited as an influence by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie[62], a cook[63], b. 1977[64], of Nigeria[65], awarded the O. Henry Award[66], specialised in poetry[67].
Works attributed to him include A House for Mr Biswas[68], a written work[69]; A Bend in the River[70], a literary work[71]; In a Free State[72], a written work[73]; An Area of Darkness[74], a written work[75]; Half a Life[76], a literary work[77]; and The Mystic Masseur[78], a literary work[79].
FAQs
Where was V. S. Naipaul born?
Born in Chaguanas[2], V. S. Naipaul…
Where did V. S. Naipaul die?
V. S. Naipaul passed away in London[4].
Who were V. S. Naipaul's parents?
V. S. Naipaul's father was Seepersad Naipaul[13].
Who was V. S. Naipaul married to?
V. S. Naipaul's spouses include Nadira Naipaul[14].
What did V. S. Naipaul do for work?
V. S. Naipaul worked as writer[6], novelist[7], journalist[8], essayist[9], and short story writer[10].
Where did V. S. Naipaul go to school?
V. S. Naipaul was educated at University College, Oxford[20] and Queen's Royal College[21].
What awards did V. S. Naipaul receive?
Honors received include Nobel Prize in Literature[27], John Llewellyn Rhys Prize[40], Booker Prize[43], and Jerusalem Prize[48].
Who did V. S. Naipaul influence?
V. S. Naipaul has been cited as an influence by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie[62].