A Malgudi Omnibus

Name: A Malgudi Omnibus
Brand: Penguin Random House NZ
SKU: 9780749396046
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By R K Narayan

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A Malgudi Omnibus by R K Narayan is a collection of stories set in the fictional South Indian town of Malgudi. Through a tapestry of vivid characters and gentle humour, the book explores the intricacies of ordinary life and human relationships. Each story highlights the rich cultural backdrop of India, capturing the timeless, universal experiences of love, ambition, and the human spirit.
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Format: Paperback / softback

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You might enjoy this book if you appreciate heartwarming tales set in a vividly depicted small town, rich with diverse characters and gentle humour. It appeals to those who love exploring human nature and the intricacies of everyday life through poignant, simple storytelling. If stories steeped in tradition and nostalgia capture your interest, you'll likely find this an engaging read.

A Malgudi Omnibus

Discover one of India's most valued and adored twentieth-century novelists, including his novel Swami and Friends.

Here are three of R. Narayan's most famous and best loved novels: Swami and Friends, The Bachelor of Arts and The English Teacher.

R. K. Narayan is one of India's most valued and adored twentieth-century novelists. He takes his place alongside Graham Greene, Elizabeth Bowen and Chekhov in the pantheon of twentieth-century greats

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R. K. Narayan is one of India's most valued and adored twentieth-century novelists. He takes his place alongside Graham Greene, Elizabeth Bowen, and Chekhov in the pantheon of twentieth-century greats.

Discover one of India's most valued and adored twentieth-century novelists, including his novel Swami and Friends.

Here are three of R. K. Narayan's most famous and best-loved novels: Swami and Friends, The Bachelor of Arts, and The English Teacher. All set in the imaginary Indian town of Malgudi, these irresistible works provide the perfect introduction to a universal world of humour, sadness, wisdom, and joy.

Featuring one of the BBC's 100 Novels That Shaped Our World

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The Malgudi Omnibus by R. K. Narayan is highly praised for its insightful depiction of the fictional town of Malgudi, capturing the universal aspects of human experience with humour and compassion. Critics liken Narayan's ability to depict the simplicity and ordinariness of human happiness to literary greats like Jane Austen and Chekhov. His writing style is lauded for being deceptively casual yet impactful, offering delightful narratives that resonate universally.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780749396046

Publisher: Vintage Publishing

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 30 August 1994

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Vintage Classics

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 29.0mm

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 341g

Pages: 496

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About the Author

R K Narayan's writing spans the greatest period of change in modern Indian history, from the days of the Raj - Swami and Friends (1935), The Bachelor of Arts (1937) and The English Teacher (1945) - to recent years of political unrest - The Painter of Signs (1976), A Tiger for Malgudi (1983), and Talkative Man (1987). He has published numerous collections of short stories, including Malgudi Days (1982), and Under the Banyan Tree (1985), and several works of non-fiction.