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R.K. Narayan

Rasipuram Krishnaswami Narayanaswami, 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. In 1980, he received the AC Benson Medal from the Royal Society of Literature, and in 1981 he was made an Honorary Member of the American Academy and Institute of Arts and Letters. (Source: Wikipedia)

Religious Associations
  • Hindu Major
Associated Countries
  • India Major
  • United States Minor
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Novels by R.K. Narayan in this Collection

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Book cover for The Guide by R.K. Narayan The Guide 1958 Arts Critique Holy People Performance Sacrifice View Record

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