The Suffrage of Elvira
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| The Suffrage of Elvira | |
| Author | V. S. Naipaul |
|---|---|
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Language | English |
| Publisher | Andre Deutsch |
| Publication date | 1958 |
The Suffrage of Elvira is a comic novel by V. S. Naipaul set in Trinidad and Tobago.
[edit] Plot summary
The novel describes the slapstick circumstances surrounding a local election in one of the districts of Trinidad, and is a satire of the democratic process and the consequences of political change. It also delves into the multiculturalism of Trinidad, showing the effects of the election on various ethnic groups, including Muslims, Hindus, and Europeans.
[edit] External links
- Review of the novel in the New York Times.
