Element of Colonialism in V S Naipaul’s A House for Mr. Biswas

Abstract

A House for Mr. Biswas, written by V.S. Naipaul in 1961, tells the story of a man who is born in Trinidad and struggles to find success in his life. It is heavily autobiographical, as Naipaul's father was born in Trinidad and also struggled to find success in his life. The novel has been praised for its portrayal of the many struggles faced by immigrants in an unfamiliar society.