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Discover V. S. Naipaul’s compelling masterpiece, 'In a Free State', an acclaimed Booker Prize-winning novel that intricately weaves themes of displacement and identity. This 2020 edition, published by Pan Macmillan UK, is a must-have for literature enthusiasts and collectors alike. With 304 pages of profound storytelling, Naipaul explores the profound heartache that comes with yearning for a sense of belonging in foreign lands.
Part of the distinguished Macmillan Collector’s Library, this beautifully crafted hardcover edition features stunning cloth-bound covers adorned with gold-foiled edges and a ribbon marker, making it the perfect gift for book lovers and collectors. Acclaimed author Robert McCrum introduces this edition, enriching your reading experience with unique insights.
'In a Free State' shines a light on complex characters: an Indian servant in Washington who, while becoming a U.S. citizen, grapples with feelings of alienation; a troubled Asian West Indian in London confronting his past from within prison walls; and a gripping journey through a fictional African country. As their lives intersect, readers are invited to reflect on their own experiences of belonging and cultural identity.
Embrace the beauty of literature and the intricacies of human emotions in 'In a Free State'. Whether you're searching for a thoughtful gift or a powerful read, this classic edition is the perfect addition to any personal library.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781529013030
Year: 2020
Publisher: Pan Macmillan UK
Pages: 304
Description:
V. S. Naipaul’s Booker Prize winning novel about displacement, the yearning for the good place in someone else’s land and the attendant heartache.
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 is introduced by acclaimed author, Robert McCrum.
In a Free State tells the story first of an Indian servant in Washington, who becomes an American citizen but feels displaced. Then of a disturbed Asian West Indian in London who, in jail for murder, has never really known where he is. Then the central novel moves to a fictional African country. There, the central characters have to make the long drive to the safety of their compound. By the end of this drive we know everything about the English characters, the African country and the Idi Amin-like future awaiting it.
Part of the distinguished Macmillan Collector’s Library, this beautifully crafted hardcover edition features stunning cloth-bound covers adorned with gold-foiled edges and a ribbon marker, making it the perfect gift for book lovers and collectors. Acclaimed author Robert McCrum introduces this edition, enriching your reading experience with unique insights.
'In a Free State' shines a light on complex characters: an Indian servant in Washington who, while becoming a U.S. citizen, grapples with feelings of alienation; a troubled Asian West Indian in London confronting his past from within prison walls; and a gripping journey through a fictional African country. As their lives intersect, readers are invited to reflect on their own experiences of belonging and cultural identity.
Embrace the beauty of literature and the intricacies of human emotions in 'In a Free State'. Whether you're searching for a thoughtful gift or a powerful read, this classic edition is the perfect addition to any personal library.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781529013030
Year: 2020
Publisher: Pan Macmillan UK
Pages: 304
Description:
V. S. Naipaul’s Booker Prize winning novel about displacement, the yearning for the good place in someone else’s land and the attendant heartache.
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 is introduced by acclaimed author, Robert McCrum.
In a Free State tells the story first of an Indian servant in Washington, who becomes an American citizen but feels displaced. Then of a disturbed Asian West Indian in London who, in jail for murder, has never really known where he is. Then the central novel moves to a fictional African country. There, the central characters have to make the long drive to the safety of their compound. By the end of this drive we know everything about the English characters, the African country and the Idi Amin-like future awaiting it.