The guide Narayan, R. K.

By:

Narayan, R. K

Material type: Text

TextPublication details: Mysore Indian Thought Publications 1966Description: 221 pISBN:

9788185986074

Subject(s):

Narayan, R. K., 1906-2001. Guide

DDC classification:

823.91 N2G8

Summary: More by chance than skill, he seduces her away from her husband, a lonely writer who is obsessed with local rock-carvings, and transforms her into a celebrity courted by wealthy and influential dignitaries wherever she performs. Raju makes a loses a fortune, finds himself in jail, and -- through a series of hilarious, ironic circumstances -- becomes one of India's great holy men. The history of his success and unexpected fame has all the excitement of a suspense story, told with Narayan's customary tolerance and delightful humour. At the same time it raises many profound and disturbing questions. (https://www.amazon.in/s/ref=nb_sb_noss?url=search-alias%3Dstripbooks&field-keywords=The+guide)

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Holdings
Item type	Current library	Collection	Call number	Copy number	Status	Date due	Barcode	Item holds
Book	Ahmedabad	Fiction	823.91 N2G8 (Browse shelf(Opens below))		Available		33536
Book	Bodh Gaya Fiction	Fiction	823.914 NAR (Browse shelf(Opens below))	1	Available		IIMG-000969

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More by chance than skill, he seduces her away from her husband, a lonely writer who is obsessed with local rock-carvings, and transforms her into a celebrity courted by wealthy and influential dignitaries wherever she performs. Raju makes a loses a fortune, finds himself in jail, and -- through a series of hilarious, ironic circumstances -- becomes one of India's great holy men. The history of his success and unexpected fame has all the excitement of a suspense story, told with Narayan's customary tolerance and delightful humour. At the same time it raises many profound and disturbing questions.

(https://www.amazon.in/s/ref=nb_sb_noss?url=search-alias%3Dstripbooks&field-keywords=The+guide)

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