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A Difficult Choice
0₹199.00A Difficult Choice” by R.V. Rajan follows the protagonists as they navigate significant personal and professional challenges, making tough decisions that shape their future. With relatable characters and an engaging plot, this novel captures the essence of facing life’s difficult choices.
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A Tiger for Malgudi
0₹215.00In R. K. Narayan’s book, Raja, a tiger with a human soul, is taken for entertainment purposes and later finds voluntary imprisonment in Malgudi with a guru. This tale, which appeals to people of all ages seeking knowledge, combines Hindu mythology with Narayan’s comedic vision.
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Grandmother’s Tale
0₹215.00R.K. Narayan tells the story of his great-grandmother, Bala. Married young, Bala embarks on a daring journey to find her missing husband. She reunites with him and builds a family, but faces tragedy. The story follows her transformation from a young girl to a determined woman.
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Malgudi Days
0₹275.00R.K. Narayan’s “Malgudi Days” is a collection of short stories set in his fictional Indian town, Malgudi. Each tale explores the lives of its quirky residents – from mischievous students to shopkeepers – with humor, warmth, and insightful observations on human nature. Through simple yet vivid storytelling, Narayan paints a timeless portrait of life in small-town India.
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Malgudi Days
0₹700.00R.K. Narayan’s “Malgudi Days” is a collection of short stories set in his fictional Indian town, Malgudi. Each tale explores the lives of its quirky residents – from mischievous students to shopkeepers – with humor, warmth, and insightful observations on human nature. Through simple yet vivid storytelling, Narayan paints a timeless portrait of life in small-town India.
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Mr. Sampath
0₹225.00An unexpected friendship develops between a Malgudi newspaper editor and his industrious printer. The brewing storm of filmmaking covers both of them despite their contrasting personalities. Narayan’s perceptive reflections explore the fascinating world of film and the dangers of unchecked ambition.
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Swami and Friends
0₹225.00“Swami and Friends” is a concise tale set in colonial India’s Malgudi. It follows young Swami through childhood, school life, and friendships, touching on themes of innocence and tradition humorously and insightfully.
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Talkative Man
0₹200.00R.K. Narayan’s novella, “Talkative Man,” features a chatty journalist, TM, in Malgudi. A mysterious visitor, Dr. Rann, arrives with a dubious UN connection. TM investigates, and Narayan explores deception and human nature. The witty tale humorously portrays small-town life, showcasing Narayan’s talent for finding intrigue in the ordinary.
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The Bachelor of Arts
0₹215.00“The Bachelor of Arts,” set in Malgudi, follows Chandran’s journey through family expectations and societal norms as he completes his degree. The novel explores themes of love, identity, and independence with humor and insight, offering a timeless portrayal of self-discovery in early 20th-century India.
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The Dark Room
0₹225.00“The Dark Room” depicts Savitri’s struggles with dependence on her husband who seems more interested in flattering and pleasing the other woman. A simpleton like Savitri has nowhere to go. She tries to drown herself butt unfortunately she gets saved. She cannot forget the bleak look on her children’s faces when she abandoned them, much to their shock. Savitri eventually returns home changed by her experiences, amid loss and a brief attempt at independence.
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The English Teacher
0₹245.00“The English Teacher,” revisits Krishna, a character from the author’s Malgudi series. Following Krishna’s life as a college instructor, the narrative explores themes of love, loss, and the search for meaning in the face of his wife’s passing. Narayan’s elegant prose offers a poignant exploration of the human condition through Krishna’s spiritual journey. This novel, dedicated to Narayan’s wife Rajam, is not only autobiographical but also poignant in its intensity of feeling.
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The Financial Expert
0₹230.00The Financial Expert, Margayya, faces difficulties, but then gets lucky and becomes wealthy. The theme of the novel is lust for money. But Margayya is no monster of greed and wickedness. In his depiction of Margayya, R.K. Narayan humanizes him and shows that despite his lust for money, he is still a human being.
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The Guide
0₹245.00The novel describes the transformation of the protagonist, Raju, from a tour guide to a spiritual guide and then one of the greatest holy men of India.
This novel earned Narayan the first 1960 Sahitya Akademi Award for English, by the Sahitya Akademi, India’s National Academy of Letters.[ In 2022, it was included on the “Big Jubilee Read” list of 70 books by Commonwealth authors selected to celebrate the Platinum Jubilee of Elizabeth II. -
The Mahabharata
0₹240.00R.K. Narayan’s retelling of the Mahabharata offers a unique perspective on the timeless epic. Known for his witty, insightful portrayal of everyday life in India, Narayan brings his signature style to the story. However, adapting the vast narrative into a novel-length work presents challenges, resulting in a simplified plot and a focus on personal struggles. Despite these, the novel offers a fresh take on the classic tale.
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The Man-Eater of Malgudi
0₹230.00A printer’s peaceful life in a small Indian town is disrupted by a friend’s eccentric new neighbor – a taxidermist with a collection of stuffed animals and dancing girls. Their friendship is tested when the taxidermist threatens a beloved town elephant, leading to both humor and trouble.
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The Painter of Signs
0₹225.00R.K. Narayan’s “The Painter of Signs” follows a traditional sign painter, Raman, as he encounters Daisy, a fiery advocate for family planning. Their contrasting views spark tension, but as they travel together, a connection blossoms amidst the challenges of modern India.
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The Vendor of Sweets
0₹215.00In “The Vendor of Sweets,” R.K. Narayan addresses a conflict between generations. Traditional sweet seller Jagan finds it difficult to accept his son Mali’s contemporary concepts and business strategies. Their relationship becomes harder as Mali adopts Western influences, highlighting the difficulties linked to changing values and the family. The novel was produced into Mithaivalla, part of the Hindi TV series, Malgudi Days, and was subsequently dubbed into English.
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The World of Nagaraj
0₹215.00R.K. Narayan’s novel follows Nagaraj, a Malgudi resident content with contemplation, coffee, and porch-side observations. His world is upended by his nephew, who arrives seeking refuge from his ambitious father. Nagaraj must now face the outside world and decide if he’ll embrace a new life.