R.K. Narayan

7 summariesLiterary Fiction, Children's, Spirituality

R.K. Narayan was an Indian author known for his works set in the fictional town of Malgudi. His notable books include "Malgudi Days," "Swami and Friends," "The Guide," "The English Teacher," "The Bachelor of Arts," and "A Tiger for Malgudi," which explore themes of everyday life and human relationships. Narayan's writing is characterized by its simplicity and humor, reflecting Indian culture and society.

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Books by R.K. Narayan

7 books available

Malgudi Days
R.K. Narayan
4.2 (16k) average on GoodreadsLiterary Fiction
Enter the streets of Malgudi, where R.K. Narayan shows universal human comedy and drama through the lives of its inhabitants.
Swami and Friends
R.K. Narayan
4.2 (12k) average on GoodreadsChildren's
Swami, a ten-year-old boy, navigates the joys and challenges of boyhood in pre-independence India.
The Guide
R.K. Narayan
3.9 (9k) average on GoodreadsLiterary Fiction
A charmingly corrupt ex-tour guide, mistaken for a spiritual guru, finds his manufactured piety divinely tested when a drought-stricken village demands a miracle.
The English Teacher
R.K. Narayan
3.8 (4k) average on GoodreadsLiterary Fiction
In Malgudi, a disillusioned English teacher's comfortable home life is shattered by tragedy, forcing him to find his life's purpose and make a life-altering decision.
The Bachelor of Arts
R.K. Narayan
3.8 (3k) average on GoodreadsHistorical Fiction
Follow Chandran, a sensitive young man in pre-partition India, as he navigates unrequited love, doubt, and the search for purpose in Malgudi.
A Tiger for Malgudi
R.K. Narayan
3.9 (2k) average on GoodreadsFantasy
An old tiger, Raja, tells his life story, from the wild jungle to human entertainment, and his unexpected spiritual change in Malgudi.
Waiting for the Mahatma
R.K. Narayan
3.8 (2k) average on GoodreadsHistorical Fiction
A young man's journey into love and Gandhi's independence movement is complicated by his infatuation and the appeal of radical patriotism.