The nightwatchman's occurrence book and other comic inventions
Naipaul, V. S. (Vidiadhar Surajprasad), 1932-2011
Books, Manuscripts
V.S. Naipaul's legendary command of broad comedy and acute social observation is on abundant display in these classic works of fiction - two novels and a collection of stories - that capture the rhythms of life in the Caribbean and England with impressive subtlety and humour.
Main title:
The nightwatchman's occurrence book and other comic inventions / V.S. Naipaul.
Imprint:
London : Picador, 2011.
Collation:
600 p. ; 20 cm.
Notes:
Originally published: 2002.
Contents:
Contents: The suffrage of Elvira. Originally published: London: Andre Deutsch, 1958 - Mr Stone and the Knights Companion. Originally published: London: Andre Deutsch, 1963 - A flag on the island. Originally published: London: Andre Deutsch, 1967.
ISBN:
9780330523707 (pbk)
Dewey class:
823.914FICTION
Language:
English
BRN:
340541