A House for Mr Biswas (MacMillan Collector's Library Edition)
Heart-rending and darkly comic, V. S. Naipaul's A House for Mr Biswas has been hailed as one of the twentieth century's finest novels, a classic that evokes a man’s quest for autonomy against the backdrop of post-colonial Trinidad.
Part of the Macmillan Collector’s Library, a series of stunning, clothbound, pocket-sized classics with gold-foiled edges and ribbon markers. These beautiful books make perfect gifts or a treat for any book lover. This edition features an introduction by writer Teju Cole.
Mr Biswas has been told since the day of his birth that misfortune will follow him – and so it has. Meaning only to avoid punishment, he causes the death of his father and the dissolution of his family. Wanting simply to flirt with a beautiful woman, he ends up marrying her. But in spite of endless setbacks, Mr Biswas is determined to achieve independence, and so he begins the gruelling struggle to buy a home of his own.
| Weight | 0.357000 |
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| By | V.S Naipaul |
| Country of Publication | United Kingdom |
| Dimensions | 4.17 x 1.5 x 6.22 inches |
| Edition | MacMillan Collector's Library |
| Format | Hardcover |
| ISBN/EAN | 9781529013016 |
| Publication Date | Aug 2, 2020 |
| Publisher | MacMillan Collector's Library |