The Chip-Chip Gatherers (Penguin Twentieth Century Classics S.) - Softcover

Naipaul, Shiva

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0140188258 ISBN 13: 9780140188257

Publisher: Penguin Classics, 1997

Synopsis

The author brings to life an unforgettable cast of characters set in a tightly knit Hindu community in Trinidad, against a backdrop of the idiosyncrasies of a particular culture and the sometimes hilarious, sometimes poignant truths about human society. "A compelling, tragic, painfully comic masterpiece". THE TIMES LITERARY SUPPLEMENT.

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Synopsis:

At the centre of the crowded, ramshackle community in Trinidad stands Egbert Ramsaran, the proud owner of the Ramsaran Transport Company. There is also his son, Wilbert; Vishnu, the grocer; Julian, hoping to become a doctor; and the beautiful Sushila. This is the story of their lives.

About this edition

• Publisher: Penguin Classics
• Publication date: 1997
• ISBN 10: 0140188258
• ISBN 13: 9780140188257
• Binding: Mass Market Paperback
• Number of pages: 320