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“The Vendor of Sweets” by R.K. Narayan, published on December 1, 2007, is a delightful novel set in the fictional South Indian town of Malgudi. The story follows Jagan, a widower and prosperous sweet vendor, who prides himself on his traditional values and self-discipline rooted in the teachings of Gandhi. However, Jagan’s orderly world is turned upside down by his son Mali, who returns from America with modern, unconventional ideas and a foreign girlfriend, Grace. Mali’s ambitious plans to start a novel writing machine business clash with Jagan’s conservative outlook, leading to a generational and ideological conflict. Through this narrative, Narayan explores themes of tradition versus modernity, parental expectations, and the complexities of familial relationships. With his characteristic humor and keen insight into human nature, Narayan crafts a story that is both engaging and thought-provoking, making “The Vendor of Sweets” a cherished work in Indian literature.
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