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Malgudi days

Malgudi days

ClassicsFolklore
Pages
264
Published
1982
Language
English

Synopsis

Step into the vibrant, imaginary city of Malgudi, where R. K. Narayan masterfully brings to life a diverse cast of characters. This collection of short stories, spanning nearly forty years, offers a colorful and insightful look into the essence of India and the universal human experience. Discover powerful, magical portraits that reveal the heart of a nation and its people.

Prose complexity
7/10

Vibe

ReflectiveThought-ProvokingWhimsical

Genres

Classics Folklore Literary Fiction

About the author

R
Rasipuram Krishnaswamy Narayan

R. K. Narayan (10 October 1906 – 13 May 2001), full name Rasipuram Krishnaswami Iyer Narayanaswami, was an Indian writer, best known for his works set in the fictional South Indian town of Malgudi. He is one of three leading figures of early Indian literature in English (alongside Mulk Raj Anand and Raja Rao), and is credited with bringing the genre to the rest of the world. Narayan broke through with the help of his mentor and friend, Graham Greene, who was instrumental in getting publishers...