Picture 1 of 1
Picture 1 of 1
The Writer and the World: Essays - Paperback By Naipaul, V.S. - GOOD
US $6.05
Condition:
Shipping:
Located in: Montgomery, Illinois, United States
Delivery:
Estimated between Sat, Jun 15 and Fri, Jun 21 to 43230
Returns:
Payments:
Special financing available. See terms and apply now- for PayPal Credit, opens in a new window or tab
Earn up to 5x points when you use your eBay Mastercard®. Learn moreabout earning points with eBay Mastercard
Shop with confidence
Seller assumes all responsibility for this listing.
eBay item number:265352317432
Item specifics
- Condition
- Brand
- Unbranded
- MPN
- Does not apply
- ISBN
- 9780375707308
- Book Title
- Writer and the World : Essays
- Item Length
- 8 in
- Publisher
- Knopf Doubleday Publishing Group
- Publication Year
- 2003
- Format
- Trade Paperback
- Language
- English
- Item Height
- 1.2 in
- Features
- Reprint
- Genre
- History, Literary Collections, Political Science
- Topic
- Modern / 20th Century, Essays, Colonialism & Post-Colonialism
- Item Width
- 5.2 in
- Item Weight
- 15.4 Oz
- Number of Pages
- 544 Pages
About this product
Product Information
Spanning four decades and four continents, this magisterial volume brings together the essential shorter works of reflection and reportage by our most sensitive, literate, and undeceivable observer of the post-colonial world. In its pages V. S. Naipaul trains his relentless moral intelligence on societies from India to the United States and sees how each deals with the challenges of modernity and the seductions of both the real and mythical past. Whether he is writing about a string of racial murders in Trinidad; the mad, corrupt reign of Mobutu in Zaire; Argentina under the generals; or Dallas during the 1984 Republican Convention, Naipaul combines intellectual playfulness with sorrow, indignation, and analysis so far-reaching that it approaches prophecy. The Writer and the World reminds us that he is in a class by himself.
Product Identifiers
Publisher
Knopf Doubleday Publishing Group
ISBN-10
0375707301
ISBN-13
9780375707308
eBay Product ID (ePID)
2411429
Product Key Features
Book Title
Writer and the World : Essays
Format
Trade Paperback
Language
English
Features
Reprint
Topic
Modern / 20th Century, Essays, Colonialism & Post-Colonialism
Publication Year
2003
Genre
History, Literary Collections, Political Science
Number of Pages
544 Pages
Dimensions
Item Length
8 in
Item Height
1.2 in
Item Width
5.2 in
Item Weight
15.4 Oz
Additional Product Features
Lc Classification Number
Pr6013.O35
Edition Description
Reprint
Reviews
"The most splendid writer of English alive today. . . . He looks into the mad eye of history and does not blink." The Boston Globe "It is altogether tonic to have a writer such as V. S. Naipaul in our midst. . . . This volume is as good a place as any to discover why he is a figure of such consequence." Daphne Merkin, The New York Times Book Review "Naipaul brings to the [nonfiction] genre an extraordinary capacity for making art out of lucid thought. . . . [His is] a way of thinking about the world that will compel our attention throughout his working life and well beyond. . . . I can no longer imagine the world without Naipaul's writing." Vivian Gornick, Los Angeles Times Book Review "Perceptive . . . inspired, provocative. . . . Naipaul has succeeded in richly articulating a writer's engagement with and exploration of the world." The San Diego Union-Tribune "A profound, bracing meditation on the legacy of the colonial world. . . . His writing [offers] the world through eyes possessed of a noble clarity." Pittsburgh Post-Gazette "A welcome and worthy volume. . . . Only Naipaul can take a dim view of so much and so many, yet keep that dimness fantastically illuminated. . . . His prose is often simultaneously a blunt instrument and a surgical one, equally freighted with broad dismissive statements and blood-lettingly dissective insight." San Francisco Chronicle "The quality and credibility of Naipaul's words become apparent when you find yourself savoring [his] descriptions. . . . Once finished with the collection, the reader will never see the world through the same eyes again." Fort Worth Star-Telegram "Witheringly astute. . . . One of our finest living writers. . . . Naipaul's is a crystalline, no-nonsense style. . . . He gives you the real world." The Weekly Standard "Naipaul is essential reading today for anyone interested in a dissection of the universal tension that exists now between the East and the West. . . . His scholarship is exhaustive, his intuition trustworthy, and his scrutiny is unwavering." The Oregonian "Wonderfully insightful. . . . Few writers are as qualified for the present moment, and few writers are as needed." The Orlando Sentinel "Naipaul forces the traveler to think. . . . [He is] ever curious, ever exact in his observations." Austin American-Statesman "Splendid. . . . Elegant and understated. . . . Naipaul is insatiable in his pursuit of facts and brilliant in his analysis of them." The Sunday Star-Ledger "Naipaul's essays . . . depict a chaotic world, torn by ethnic, religious and cultural antagonisms, but they also discover the humanity that unites us, and thereby provide the kind of reassurance that perhaps only literature affords." San Jose Mercury News From the Trade Paperback edition., "The most splendid writer of English alive today. . . . He looks into the mad eye of history and does not blink." - The Boston Globe "It is altogether tonic to have a writer such as V. S. Naipaul in our midst. . . . This volume is as good a place as any to discover why he is a figure of such consequence." -Daphne Merkin, The New York Times Book Review "Naipaul brings to the [nonfiction] genre an extraordinary capacity for making art out of lucid thought. . . . [His is] a way of thinking about the world that will compel our attention throughout his working life and well beyond. . . . I can no longer imagine the world without Naipaul's writing." -Vivian Gornick, Los Angeles Times Book Review "Perceptive . . . inspired, provocative. . . . Naipaul has succeeded in richly articulating a writer's engagement with and exploration of the world." The San Diego Union-Tribune "A profound, bracing meditation on the legacy of the colonial world. . . . His writing [offers] the world through eyes possessed of a noble clarity." Pittsburgh Post-Gazette "A welcome and worthy volume. . . . Only Naipaul can take a dim view of so much and so many, yet keep that dimness fantastically illuminated. . . . His prose is often simultaneously a blunt instrument and a surgical one, equally freighted with broad dismissive statements and blood-lettingly dissective insight." San Francisco Chronicle "The quality and credibility of Naipaul's words become apparent when you find yourself savoring [his] descriptions. . . . Once finished with the collection, the reader will never see the world through the same eyes again." Fort Worth Star-Telegram "Witheringly astute. . . . One of our finest living writers. . . . Naipaul's is a crystalline, no-nonsense style. . . . He gives you the real world." The Weekly Standard "Naipaul is essential reading today for anyone interested in a dissection of the universal tension that exists now between the East and the West. . . . His scholarship is exhaustive, his intuition trustworthy, and his scrutiny is unwavering." The Oregonian "Wonderfully insightful. . . . Few writers are as qualified for the present moment, and few writers are as needed." The Orlando Sentinel "Naipaul forces the traveler to think. . . . [He is] ever curious, ever exact in his observations." Austin American-Statesman "Splendid. . . . Elegant and understated. . . . Naipaul is insatiable in his pursuit of facts and brilliant in his analysis of them." The Sunday Star-Ledger "Naipaul's essays . . . depict a chaotic world, torn by ethnic, religious and cultural antagonisms, but they also discover the humanity that unites us, and thereby provide the kind of reassurance that perhaps only literature affords." San Jose Mercury News, "The most splendid writer of English alive today. . . . He looks into the mad eye of history and does not blink." -The Boston Globe "It is altogether tonic to have a writer such as V. S. Naipaul in our midst. . . . This volume is as good a place as any to discover why he is a figure of such consequence." -Daphne Merkin, The New York Times Book Review "Naipaul brings to the [nonfiction] genre an extraordinary capacity for making art out of lucid thought. . . . [His is] a way of thinking about the world that will compel our attention throughout his working life and well beyond. . . . I can no longer imagine the world without Naipaul's writing." -Vivian Gornick, Los Angeles Times Book Review "Perceptive . . . inspired, provocative. . . . Naipaul has succeeded in richly articulating a writer's engagement with and exploration of the world." The San Diego Union-Tribune "A profound, bracing meditation on the legacy of the colonial world. . . . His writing [offers] the world through eyes possessed of a noble clarity." Pittsburgh Post-Gazette "A welcome and worthy volume. . . . Only Naipaul can take a dim view of so much and so many, yet keep that dimness fantastically illuminated. . . . His prose is often simultaneously a blunt instrument and a surgical one, equally freighted with broad dismissive statements and blood-lettingly dissective insight." San Francisco Chronicle "The quality and credibility of Naipaul's words become apparent when you find yourself savoring [his] descriptions. . . . Once finished with the collection, the reader will never see the world through the same eyes again." Fort Worth Star-Telegram "Witheringly astute. . . . One of our finest living writers. . . . Naipaul's is a crystalline, no-nonsense style. . . . He gives you the real world." The Weekly Standard "Naipaul is essential reading today for anyone interested in a dissection of the universal tension that exists now between the East and the West. . . . His scholarship is exhaustive, his intuition trustworthy, and his scrutiny is unwavering." The Oregonian "Wonderfully insightful. . . . Few writers are as qualified for the present moment, and few writers are as needed." The Orlando Sentinel "Naipaul forces the traveler to think. . . . [He is] ever curious, ever exact in his observations." Austin American-Statesman "Splendid. . . . Elegant and understated. . . . Naipaul is insatiable in his pursuit of facts and brilliant in his analysis of them." The Sunday Star-Ledger "Naipaul's essays . . . depict a chaotic world, torn by ethnic, religious and cultural antagonisms, but they also discover the humanity that unites us, and thereby provide the kind of reassurance that perhaps only literature affords." San Jose Mercury News, "The most splendid writer of English alive today. . . . He looks into the mad eye of history and does not blink." -The Boston Globe "It is altogether tonic to have a writer such as V. S. Naipaul in our midst. . . . This volume is as good a place as any to discover why he is a figure of such consequence." -Daphne Merkin,The New York Times Book Review "Naipaul brings to the [nonfiction] genre an extraordinary capacity for making art out of lucid thought. . . . [His is] a way of thinking about the world that will compel our attention throughout his working life and well beyond. . . . I can no longer imagine the world without Naipaul's writing." -Vivian Gornick,Los Angeles Times Book Review "Perceptive . . . inspired, provocative. . . . Naipaul has succeeded in richly articulating a writer's engagement with and exploration of the world." The San Diego Union-Tribune "A profound, bracing meditation on the legacy of the colonial world. . . . His writing [offers] the world through eyes possessed of a noble clarity." Pittsburgh Post-Gazette "A welcome and worthy volume. . . . Only Naipaul can take a dim view of so much and so many, yet keep that dimness fantastically illuminated. . . . His prose is often simultaneously a blunt instrument and a surgical one, equally freighted with broad dismissive statements and blood-lettingly dissective insight." San Francisco Chronicle "The quality and credibility of Naipaul's words become apparent when you find yourself savoring [his] descriptions. . . . Once finished with the collection, the reader will never see the world through the same eyes again." Fort Worth Star-Telegram "Witheringly astute. . . . One of our finest living writers. . . . Naipaul's is a crystalline, no-nonsense style. . . . He gives you the real world." The Weekly Standard "Naipaul is essential reading today for anyone interested in a dissection of the universal tension that exists now between the East and the West. . . . His scholarship is exhaustive, his intuition trustworthy, and his scrutiny is unwavering." The Oregonian "Wonderfully insightful. . . . Few writers are as qualified for the present moment, and few writers are as needed." The Orlando Sentinel "Naipaul forces the traveler to think. . . . [He is] ever curious, ever exact in his observations." Austin American-Statesman "Splendid. . . . Elegant and understated. . . . Naipaul is insatiable in his pursuit of facts and brilliant in his analysis of them." The Sunday Star-Ledger "Naipaul's essays . . . depict a chaotic world, torn by ethnic, religious and cultural antagonisms, but they also discover the humanity that unites us, and thereby provide the kind of reassurance that perhaps only literature affords." San Jose Mercury News, "The most splendid writer of English alive today. . . . He looks into the mad eye of history and does not blink." -- The Boston Globe "It is altogether tonic to have a writer such as V. S. Naipaul in our midst. . . . This volume is as good a place as any to discover why he is a figure of such consequence." --Daphne Merkin, The New York Times Book Review "Naipaul brings to the [nonfiction] genre an extraordinary capacity for making art out of lucid thought. . . . [His is] a way of thinking about the world that will compel our attention throughout his working life and well beyond. . . . I can no longer imagine the world without Naipaul's writing." --Vivian Gornick, Los Angeles Times Book Review "Perceptive . . . inspired, provocative. . . . Naipaul has succeeded in richly articulating a writer's engagement with and exploration of the world." - The San Diego Union-Tribune "A profound, bracing meditation on the legacy of the colonial world. . . . His writing [offers] the world through eyes possessed of a noble clarity." - Pittsburgh Post-Gazette "A welcome and worthy volume. . . . Only Naipaul can take a dim view of so much and so many, yet keep that dimness fantastically illuminated. . . . His prose is often simultaneously a blunt instrument and a surgical one, equally freighted with broad dismissive statements and blood-lettingly dissective insight." - San Francisco Chronicle "The quality and credibility of Naipaul's words become apparent when you find yourself savoring [his] descriptions. . . . Once finished with the collection, the reader will never see the world through the same eyes again." - Fort Worth Star-Telegram "Witheringly astute. . . . One of our finest living writers. . . . Naipaul's is a crystalline, no-nonsense style. . . . He gives you the real world." - The Weekly Standard "Naipaul is essential reading today for anyone interested in a dissection of the universal tension that exists now between the East and the West. . . . His scholarship is exhaustive, his intuition trustworthy, and his scrutiny is unwavering." - The Oregonian "Wonderfully insightful. . . . Few writers are as qualified for the present moment, and few writers are as needed." - The Orlando Sentinel "Naipaul forces the traveler to think. . . . [He is] ever curious, ever exact in his observations." - Austin American-Statesman "Splendid. . . . Elegant and understated. . . . Naipaul is insatiable in his pursuit of facts and brilliant in his analysis of them." - The Sunday Star-Ledger "Naipaul's essays . . . depict a chaotic world, torn by ethnic, religious and cultural antagonisms, but they also discover the humanity that unites us, and thereby provide the kind of reassurance that perhaps only literature affords." - San Jose Mercury News
Target Audience
Trade
Dewey Decimal
824/.914
Dewey Edition
21
Item description from the seller
Seller assumes all responsibility for this listing.
eBay item number:265352317432
Shipping and handling
Item location:
Montgomery, Illinois, United States
Ships to:
Canada, Mexico, United States
Excludes:
Africa, Asia, Barbados, Bermuda, Central America and Caribbean, Europe, French Guiana, French Polynesia, Greenland, Guadeloupe, Libya, Martinique, Middle East, New Caledonia, Oceania, Reunion, Russian Federation, Saint Pierre and Miquelon, South America, Southeast Asia, Ukraine, Venezuela
| Shipping and handling | To | Service | Delivery*See Delivery notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Free shipping | United States | Economy Shipping (USPS Media MailTM) | Estimated between Sat, Jun 15 and Fri, Jun 21 to 43230 |
| US $4.95 | United States | Standard Shipping (DGM SmartMail Expedited) | Estimated between Thu, Jun 20 and Tue, Jun 25 to 43230 |
| US $10.95 | United States | Expedited Shipping (FedEx 2Day®) | Estimated between Wed, Jun 12 and Thu, Jun 13 to 43230 |
| Handling time |
|---|
| Will usually ship within 1 business day of receiving cleared payment. |
| Taxes |
|---|
| Taxes may be applicable at checkout. Learn moreLearn more about paying tax on eBay purchases. |
Return policy
| After receiving the item, contact seller within | Refund will be given as | Return shipping |
|---|---|---|
| 30 days | Money Back | Seller pays for return shipping |
Refer to eBay Return policyopens in a new tab or window for more details. You are covered by the eBay Money Back Guaranteeopens in a new tab or window if you receive an item that is not as described in the listing.
Payment details
Payment methods
Popular categories from this store
Seller feedback (5,971,668)
a***a (171)- Feedback left by buyer.
Past month
Verified purchase
This is an outstanding seller to deal with. Fair prices that are more than reasonable in this economy. The product is in better condition than described, a true value for my money. Packaged and shipped well shows seller has concern for the products he sells to arrive in excellent condition. The seller is friendly and communicates timely with his customers. I highly recommend this seller and would do business again anytime. Thank you.
5***u (3401)- Feedback left by buyer.
Past month
Verified purchase
🏆 SUPER STAR 🤩 AMAZING PHOTOS 🎯 ACCURATE DESCRIPTION ✏️ GENUINE PRODUCTS 💎 HIGH QUALITY 🍯 SUPER PRICES 💰 EASY TO WORK WITH 🍰 ECONOMY HANDLING ⏱️ FAST SHIPPING 🚀 BUBBLE PACKAGE 📦 ARRIVED WITHIN DAYS 🌎 EXCEPTIONAL COMMUNICATION 🎙️ OUTSTANDING CUSTOMER SERVICE 🛎️ GREAT SENSE OF HUMOR 🍿 TOTAL ASSET TO THE EBAY-ECO SYSTEM 🥇 SAVED SELLER 🎱 PROMT REPLY FOR RETURNS 🎯 WOULD BUY FROM AGAIN 🧲 UNDER PROMISES OVER DELIVERS ⛳️ MADE ME VERY HAPPY 🌈 LEFT POSITIVE FEEDBACK 🌼 THANK YOU! 😇 A+++
z***z (602)- Feedback left by buyer.
Past 6 months
Verified purchase
🏆 SUPER STAR 🤩 AMAZING PHOTOS 🎯 ACCURATE DESCRIPTION ✏️ GENUINE PRODUCTS 💎 HIGH QUALITY 🍯 SUPER PRICES 💰 EASY TO WORK WITH 🍰 ECONOMY HANDLING ⏱️ FAST SHIPPING 🚀 BUBBLE PACKAGE 📦 ARRIVED WITHIN DAYS 🌎 EXCEPTIONAL COMMUNICATION 🎙️ OUTSTANDING CUSTOMER SERVICE 🛎️ GREAT SENSE OF HUMOR 🍿 TOTAL ASSET TO THE EBAY-ECO SYSTEM 🥇 SAVED SELLER 🎱 PROMT REPLY FOR RETURNS 🎯 WOULD BUY FROM AGAIN 🧲 UNDER PROMISES OVER DELIVERS ⛳️ MADE ME VERY HAPPY 🌈 LEFT POSITIVE FEEDBACK 🌼 THANK YOU! 😇 A+++
Product ratings and reviews
More to explore :
- World Paperbacks,
- Essays & Speeches Vintage Paperback Antiquarian & Collectible Books,
- Vintage Paperbacks Vintage Paperback World Antiquarian & Collectible Books,
- Vintage Paperback World Antiquarian & Collectible Books,
- World War II Nonfiction Paperbacks Books,
- Paperbacks,
- World History Paperback Study Guides & Test Prep,
- Paperbacks Books,
- World literature & Classics Fiction Trade Paperbacks Books,
- Vintage Paperbacks European World Antiquarian & Collectible Books