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The Man-Eater of Malgudi
0A 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
0R.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
0In “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 Very Best of R.K.Narayan Timeless Malgudi
0This collection brings together R.K. Narayan’s finest works, showcasing the beloved fictional town of Malgudi and its unforgettable characters. From the witty The Guide to the humorous A Horse and Two Goats, this anthology also includes glimpses into Narayan’s life through excerpts from his autobiography My Days and his travelogue My Dateless Diary. Timeless Malgudi celebrates the enduring charm of Narayan’s writing and the timeless appeal of Malgudi
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The World of Nagaraj
0R.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.
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Under The Banyan Tree & Other Stories
0R.K. Narayan’s evocative collection, “Under the Banyan Tree,” presents 28 captivating stories that delve into the vibrant social fabric of Malgudi, his fictional South Indian town. Narayan’s diverse cast of characters breathes life into these tales, showcasing the timeless magic of storytelling.
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Waiting for the Mahatma
0Waiting for the Mahatma is written in Narayan’s gentle comic style. An unusual feature of this novel is the participation of Gandhi as a character. His revolutionary ideas and practices are contrasted with the views of traditionalists such as the town’s notables and Sriram’s grandmother. This note of ambivalence towards the freedom movement may be due to Narayan’s need to reassure his mainly British audience. The political struggle serves as a background to Sriram and Bharati’s unconventional romance which is concluded outside either’s family circle. This is one of Narayan’s most successful novels.