The Mystic Masseur by V. S. Naipaul
An ambitious Indo-Trinidadian man who first dreams of literary success reinvents himself as a charismatic 'mystic' masseur after his writing fails; his flair for self-promotion and ability to exploit local superstitions bring him wealth, followers and eventual entry into politics, creating a witty, satirical portrait of social ambition, hypocrisy and identity in mid‑20th‑century Trinidad.
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- Published
- 1957
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- Trinidadian
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- Original Language
- English
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