Malgudi days - Hardcover
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.
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.
"synopsis" may belong to another edition of this title.
About the Author:
R. K. Narayan (1906-2001) was born in Madras, South India. He is best-known for his vivid fictional recreation of urban India in the Malgudi series of novels. His 1958 novel The Guide won him the National Prize of the Indian Literary Academy, his country's highest literary honour. In 1980 he was awarded the A.C. Benson Medal by the Royal Society of Literature and in 1981 he was made an Honourary Member of the American Academy and Institute of Arts and Letters.
From Library Journal:
India's great novelist presents "a gallery of colorful characters" in this collection of short stories set in the mythical village of Malgudi. LJ's reviewer found the tales "compelling miniature gems" (LJ 4/1/82).
Copyright 1995 Reed Business Information, Inc.
Copyright 1995 Reed Business Information, Inc.
"About this title" may belong to another edition of this title.
- PublisherHeinemann
- Publication date1982
- ISBN 10 0434450286
- ISBN 13 9780434450282
- BindingHardcover
- Number of pages246
- Rating
Other Popular Editions of the Same Title
Top Search Results from the AbeBooks Marketplace
Stock Image
Malgudi Days : Short Stories from 'an Astrologer's Day' and from 'Lawley Road'; and Also Including Eight Additional Stories
Published by
Heinemann Educational Books
(1982)
ISBN 10: 0434450286
ISBN 13: 9780434450282
Used
Hardcover
Quantity: 1
Seller:
Rating
Book Description Condition: Good. Ships from the UK. Former library book; may include library markings. Used book that is in clean, average condition without any missing pages. Seller Inventory # GRP21169589
Buy Used
US$ 6.59
Convert currency
Stock Image
Malgudi Days : Short Stories from 'an Astrologer's Day' and from 'Lawley Road'; and Also Including Eight Additional Stories
Published by
Heinemann Educational Books
(1982)
ISBN 10: 0434450286
ISBN 13: 9780434450282
Used
Hardcover
Quantity: 1
Seller:
Rating
Book Description Condition: Very Good. Ships from the UK. Former library book; may include library markings. Used book that is in excellent condition. May show signs of wear or have minor defects. Seller Inventory # 45157758-75
Buy Used
US$ 6.59
Convert currency
Stock Image
Malgudi Days
Published by
William Heinemann Ltd
(1982)
ISBN 10: 0434450286
ISBN 13: 9780434450282
Used
Hardcover
Quantity: 1
Seller:
Rating
Book Description Hardcover. Condition: Bon. Ancien livre de bibliothèque. Traces d'usure sur la couverture. Salissures sur la tranche. Ammareal reverse jusqu'à 15% du prix net de cet article à des organisations caritatives. ENGLISH DESCRIPTION Book Condition: Used, Good. Former library book. Signs of wear on the cover. Stains on the edge. Ammareal gives back up to 15% of this item's net price to charity organizations. Seller Inventory # E-122-826
Buy Used
US$ 10.09
Convert currency
Seller Image
Malgudi Days: Short stories
Published by
Heinemann, London
(1982)
ISBN 10: 0434450286
ISBN 13: 9780434450282
Used
Hardcover
First Edition
Quantity: 1
Seller:
Rating
Book Description Hardcover. Condition: Near fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Fine. First Edition. x, 246 p. 23 cm. Map at front. Red cloth in mylar-covered dustjacket. Glossary at rear. Faint marks on text block edge. Seller Inventory # 124921
Buy Used
US$ 75.00
Convert currency