The Guide
of R.K. Narayan, Michael Gorra (Introduction)
Description
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.
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- Format Paperback
- Pages 224 pages
- Publisher Penguin Classics
- Publication Date November 2nd 2006
- First Publication 10/29/58
- Language English
- ISBN 9780143039648
- Edition Not informed
- Category Fiction
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