The Guide - Softcover

R. K. Narayan

Softcover

ISBN 10: 818598607X ISBN 13: 9788185986074

Publisher: Indian Thought Publications, 2007

Synopsis

More by chance than skill, he seduces her away from her husband, a lonely writer who is obsessed with local rock-carvings, and transforms her into a celebrity courted by wealthy and influential dignitaries wherever she performs. Raju makes a loses a fortune, finds himself in jail, and -- through a series of hilarious, ironic circumstances -- becomes one of India's great holy men. The history of his success and unexpected fame has all the excitement of a suspense story, told with Narayan's customary tolerance and delightful humour. At the same time it raises many profound and disturbing questions.

About this title

About the Author

R. K. Narayan (1906–2001), born and educated in India, was the author of fourteen novels, numerous short stories and essays, a memoir, and three retold myths. His work, championed by Graham Greene, who became a close friend, was often compared to that of Dickens, Chekhov, Faulkner, and Flannery O'Connor, among others.

Michael Gorra is a professor of English at Smith College. His books include The Bells in Their Silence: Travels Through Germany and After Empire: Scott, Naipaul, Rushdie.

Edition details

• Publisher: Indian Thought Publications
• Publication date: 2007
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 818598607X
• ISBN 13: 9788185986074
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 247