{"product_id":"miguel-street-picador-collection","title":"Miguel Street by Sir V.S. Naipaul - Contemporary Fiction, Paperback","description":"\u003ch1\u003eMiguel Street by Sir V.S. Naipaul\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWinner of the Somerset Maugham Prize, \u003cem\u003eMiguel Street\u003c\/em\u003e is Sir V.S. Naipaul’s debut work of fiction, offering a vivid portrayal of life in a Trinidadian neighborhood during World War Two. Narrated by an observant young boy, the novel introduces a memorable cast of characters, from Popo the carpenter to Man-man, who pursues an unlikely political career and even stages his own crucifixion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSet against the backdrop of Port of Spain, Trinidad, the story unfolds through a series of interconnected sketches that capture the essence of Miguel Street. Naipaul’s writing is celebrated for its prescient wisdom and sharp wit, bringing to life the legends and everyday experiences of the community. The narrative is rich with authentic language and idioms, creating a vibrant microcosm of society.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eMiguel Street\u003c\/em\u003e is a profound exploration of hope, despair, poverty, and laughter, serving as an exuberant tribute to Naipaul’s childhood home. The New York Times describes it as “A beguiling book about growing up in the West Indies. The sketches are written lightly, so that tragedy is understated and comedy is overstated, yet the ring of truth always prevails.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eNow part of the Picador Collection, this edition showcases the enduring power of modern literature.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications:\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sir V.S. Naipaul\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFormat:\u003c\/strong\u003e Paperback\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/strong\u003e English\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/strong\u003e Picador\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e September 10, 2026\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEdition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Main Market\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePage Count:\u003c\/strong\u003e 192 pages\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 13.1 x 1.2 x 20.1 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 134 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReading Age:\u003c\/strong\u003e 18 years and up\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/strong\u003e 103509147X\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/strong\u003e 978-1035091478\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis paperback edition of \u003cem\u003eMiguel Street\u003c\/em\u003e is an essential addition for readers of contemporary fiction and admirers of V.S. Naipaul's masterful storytelling.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"by Sir V.S. Naipaul","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57971587023230,"sku":"103509147X","price":23.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0574\/3919\/1207\/files\/91MBF1Lh3VL_e22a7207-1409-4efc-abb4-05e194ed329e.jpg?v=1788545515","url":"https:\/\/ca.yachew.com\/fr\/products\/miguel-street-picador-collection","provider":"Yachew","version":"1.0","type":"link"}