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The Suffrage of Elvira is a comic novel by V. S. Naipaul set in colonial Trinidad. It was written in 1957, [1] and was published in London the following year. It is a satire of the democratic process and the consequences of political change, published a few years before Trinidad and Tobago achieved independence in 1962.
- V. S. Naipaul
- United Kingdom
- 1958
- 1958
The suffrage of Elvira by Naipaul, V. S. (Vidiadhar Surajprasad), 1932-2018. Publication date 1958 Topics
The Suffrage of Elvira. V.S. Naipaul. 3.75. 352 ratings41 reviews. In this book, an old, comically timid and absent-minded man, Surujpat Harbans, runs for office, aided by superstition, bribes, and an aggressive compaign. Genres Fiction Literature. 208 pages, Paperback. First published January 1, 1958. Book details & editions. About the author.
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Complete summary of V. S. Naipaul's The Suffrage of Elvira. eNotes plot summaries cover all the significant action of The Suffrage of Elvira.
V.S. Naipaul’s The Suffrage of Elvira is a complex and multi-layered work of literature that offers a unique perspective on the social and political issues of its time. In this article, we will unpack the themes, motifs, and symbols that Naipaul employs in his novel, and explore how they contribute to the overall meaning and significance of ...
Naipaul’s second novel concerns the community of Elvira in Trinidad, facing the second general election, since universal suffrage had been allowed, in 1950. Pat Harbans, an ethnic Indian, has decided to run for a seat in Trinidad’s Legislative Council, primarily to help him in getting road contracts.
The Suffrage of Elvira. Vidiadhar Surajprasad Naipaul. London, 1958 - English fiction - 240 pages. In this book, an old, comically timid and absent-minded man, Surujpat Harbans, runs for...
