Essence in 8 words: Magical fictional portrait of urban India.
Malgudi Days is a charming portrayal of everyday life in the fictional town of Malgudi. The stories are an enchanting and accessible introduction to Indian culture and tradition. Through the characters' experiences, Narayan shows us the magic and complexity of India, touching on themes of family, love, and spirituality. It is a must-read for those who enjoy vivid and engaging storytelling that gives insight into a specific cultural and social context.
ISBN: 9788185986173
Estimated First-hand Retail Price: ₱1,403.55
Authors:
R.K. Narayan
Publisher: Indian Though Publications
Date of Publication: 2008-01-01
Format: Paperback
Goodreads rating: 4.21
(rated by 18139 readers)
Description
Four gems, with new introductions, mark acclaimed Indian writer R. K. Narayan's centennial Introducing this collection of stories, R. K. Narayan describes how in India "the writer has only to look out of the window to pick up a character and thereby a story." Powerful, magical portraits of all kinds of people, and comprising stories written over almost forty years, Malgudi Days presents Narayan's imaginary city in full color, revealing the essence of India and of human experience.An astrologer's day --The missing mail --The doctor's word --Gateman's gift --The blind dog --Fellow-feeling --The tiger's claw --Iswaran --Such perfection --Father's help --The snake-song --Engine trouble --Forty-five a month --Out of business --Attila --The axe --Lawley Road --Trail of the green blazer --The martyr's corner --Wife's holiday --A shadow --A willing slave --Leela's friend --Mother and son --Naga --Selvi --Second opinion --Cat within --The edge --God and the cobbler --Hungry child --Emden
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Essence in 8 words: Magical fictional portrait of urban India.
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