The Guide

The Guide

Published:
2006-08-26
Categories:
ISBN 13:
9781440623110
Meeting:
2022-11-02 (meeting #70)
Chosen by:
Tom
Pages:
224

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.

Author Details:

R. K. Narayan

Rasipuram Krishnaswami Narayanaswami (1906-2001), better known as R. K. Narayan, was an Indian writer and novelist known for his work set in the fictional South Indian town of Malgudi. He was a leading author of early Indian literature in English along with Mulk Raj Anand and Raja Rao.