Diasporic Transformations: Novels of V.S. Naipaul

Book Details:

• Author: Sanjiv Kumar

• Publisher: Rawat Publications

• Language: English

• ISBN: 9788131605219

• Cover: Hardcover

• Dimensions: 8.7 x 5.7 x 0.9 inches

• Pages: 240

About the Book:
This book delves into V.S. Naipaul's evolving diasporic experiences and the sensibilities that have shaped his literary works throughout his career. Beginning with what he considers an inconsequential land—a mere "dot on the map"—Naipaul eventually finds himself at the heart of imperial power. His extensive journeys across the globe allowed him to internalize the complexities of the nomadic condition, resulting in profound reflections on diasporic issues.

In a theoretical framework drawn from Homi K. Bhabha, the book examines Naipaul's works through the lens of ambivalence, mimicry, and in-betweenness—concepts that characterize the lives of displaced émigrés struggling with the loss of their native cultural identities. His novels, rich with metaphors of homelessness, represent the divided selves of the diaspora—individuals ensnared by the realities of foreign territories and trapped in a state of perpetual displacement.

The book traces the evolving paradigms of diasporic ambivalence in Naipaul's novels, asserting that while contemporary ideas like globalization, de-territorialization, and multiculturalism may have diluted discussions of the diaspora, this study revives and sustains the allure of these themes by exploring the uncharted territories of Naipaul's fictional representations.

Contents:

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About the Author:
Sanjiv Kumar is a faculty member in the Department of English at the Central University of Haryana, Mahendergarh. His research interests span Dalit Literature, Diaspora Studies, Indian Writing in English, and the Multidisciplinary Approach to Cultural Studies. He has published extensively in these fields and is known for his scholarly contributions to contemporary literary discussions.