A study of Indian Identity in the novel “The Guide” by R. K. Narayan
Keywords:
Novel, WriterAbstract
In the pantheon of early 20th-century Indian English fiction writers, R. K. Narayan stands alone as an unrivaled master. Where he writes, MALGUDI, is very similar to a central tale in his work. His works, which are varied and extensive, are a reflection of his vast life experiences. His astuteness is enhanced by the massive spectacle of Copious Characters, striking and predictable with life. No matter how he has portrayed reality, he remains detached and immaculate, essentially holding a mirror up to nature. He never pushed for his own unique line of thinking or method of communication. This paper's modest goal is to examine Narayan's short fiction, particularly his superb book THE GUIDE, and the cultural and social methods that inform it. This paper briefly introduces readers to Indo-Anglian writing, revealing how Indian writing in English has a robust convention behind it, and highlighting R.K. Narayan as arguably the most extraordinary of the Indian writers writing in English and the most imaginative of the Indian journalists exemplifying the enormous adaptability and flexibility of English.
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