For the centennial of his birth, R. K. Narayan's most celebrated novel Formerly India's most corrupt tourist guide, Raju—just released from prison—seeks refuge in an abandoned temple. Mistaken for a holy man, he plays the part and succeeds so well that God himself intervenes to put Raju's newfound sanctity to the test. Narayan's most celebrated novel, The Guide won him the National Prize of the Indian Literary Academy, his country's highest literary honor. For more than seventy years, Penguin has been the leading publisher of classic literature in the English-speaking world. With more than 1,700 titles, Penguin Classics represents a global bookshelf of the best works throughout history and across genres and disciplines. Readers trust the series to provide authoritative texts enhanced by introductions and notes by distinguished scholars and contemporary authors, as well as up-to-date translations by award-winning translators.
The Guide: A Novel (Penguin Classics)
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Author: Narayan, R. K.
Binding: Paperback
ISBN: 9780143039648
Details:
Author: Narayan, R. K.
Brand: Penguin Classics
Color: Multicolor
Edition: Revised
Binding: Paperback
Number Of Pages: 224
Release Date: 29-08-2006
Part Number: NUSBK20160901-C026272
Package Dimensions: 7.6 x 5.1 x 0.8 inches Languages: English
EAN: 9780143039648
