The Guide.

R K Narayan

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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 humor. At the same time it raises many profound and disturbing questions.

Language English
ISBN-10 81-85986-07X
No of pages 247
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Book Publisher Indian Thought Publications
Published Date 01 Dec 2007

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