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Malgudi Days

By R. K. Narayan
Introduction by Jhumpa Lahiri

By R. K. Narayan
Introduction by Jhumpa Lahiri

By R. K. Narayan
Introduction by Jhumpa Lahiri

By R. K. Narayan
Introduction by Jhumpa Lahiri

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Aug 29, 2006 | ISBN 9780143039655

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    About Malgudi Days

    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.” Composed of 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. This edition includes an introduction by Pulitzer Prize- winning author Jhumpa Lahiri. 

    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.

    About Malgudi Days

    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.” Composed of 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. This edition includes an introduction by Pulitzer Prize- winning author Jhumpa Lahiri. 

    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.

    Also by R. K. Narayan

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    Also by R. K. Narayan

    Swami and Friends
    The Bachelor of Arts
    The Dark Room
    The English Teacher
    Mr. Sampath--The Printer of Malgudi
    See all books by R. K. Narayan

    About R. K. Narayan

    R. K. Narayan (1906–2001), born and educated in India, was the author of 14 novels, numerous short stories and essays, a memoir, and three retold myths. His work, championed by Graham Greene (who became a close friend), was often compared… More about R. K. Narayan

    About R. K. Narayan

    R. K. Narayan (1906–2001), born and educated in India, was the author of 14 novels, numerous short stories and essays, a memoir, and three retold myths. His work, championed by Graham Greene (who became a close friend), was often compared… More about R. K. Narayan

    Product Details

    Category: Literary Fiction | Fiction Classics

    Paperback | $18.00
    Published by Penguin Classics
    Aug 29, 2006 | 288 Pages | 5-1/16 x 7-3/4 | ISBN 9780143039655

    Category: Literary Fiction | Fiction Classics

    Ebook | $6.99
    Published by Penguin Classics
    Aug 29, 2006 | 288 Pages | ISBN 9781440674631
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