THE NON-FICTIONS OF V.S.NAIPAUL: A CRITICAL EXPLORATION

Abstract

V.S.Naipaul is an eminent literary figure in the field of modern fiction, non-fiction and travelogue writing in English literature. He earned a number of literary awards and accolades including the covetous Nobel Prize and Booker Prize. His non fictions e.g; An Area of Darkness, India : A Wounded Civilization, The Loss of El Dorado, India : A Million Mutinies Now and Beyond Belief are the realistic portrayal of the various types of religion, culture, customs and people of India. As an author, the main purpose of V.S.Naipaul is to deliver the truth; because poets are the unacknowledged legislators of mankind. The truth which V.S.Naipaul has presented in his non fictions is more authentic and realistic than that of his fictions. Nonetheless it is fictional works which is elaborately explored, discussed and analysed in abundance. On the other hand, his non- fictions, by and far, remain aloof. In the last few decades, non-fictions are also taking the ground strongly. Now non-fiction writings are being analysed, elucidated and explored on the basis of various theoretical principles of literary criticism.

V.S.Naipaul carried the new genre to new heights and achievements. He is from Indian descent known for his pessimistic works set in developing countries. Like Pearl S.Buck and E.M.Forster, he visited India several times. So, his presentation of Indian religion, society, culture and politics is very realistic. His vision and ideas are very close to the modern thoughts and visions of both the east and the west.