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Name: India
Rating: 3.5 (2 reviews)
Author: V. S. Naipaul

V. S. Naipaul, an Indian author, returns to India, a country in turmoil, to reflect on the nation's history, culture, and customs. This reflection is a passionate portrait of the country's society, civilization, and manners, as well as his own cultural background and how it shaped him.

First publish date: 1977

Genre: Travel & Geography/Travel Writing

Authors: V. S. Naipaul

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