In the following review, Mander praises Naipaul's descriptive powers, but notes that An Area of Darkness is similar to other novels that explore British influence in colonial India.
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In the following essay, Idris investigates the influence of Joseph Conrad on An Area of Darkness.
An Area of Darkness is the account of V. S. Naipaul's first visit to India. Born in a Trinid...
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Critical Review by John Mander
