A Study of R.K. Narayan\'s Novels

Contents: Preface. 1. R.K. Narayan : An Appreciation. 2. Narrative Technique of R.K. Narayan. 3. Human Touch in R.K. Narayan’s Novels. 4. Art of R.K. Narayan. 5. R.K. Narayan’s Naga. 6. Malgudi the Fictious town. 7. A Critical review of Major novels. 8. R.K. Narayan’s the Guide. 9. Indian patriarchal nationalism in R.K. Narayan’s Fiction. 10. Narayan’s Fiction Centres Round Malguidi. 11. Illusion and Reality in R.K. Narayan’s the guide: A study of symbolism. 12. The Reluctant guru: And the guide. 13. The guide and the man-eater of Malgudi a study of Maya and Mohini. Bibliography.

R.K. Narayan is considered one of the three best Indian authors writing in English, the other two are Raja Rao and Mulk Raj Anand. Narayan’s fiction contains a unique blend of India mysticism and English form. His fictional world, Malgudi, is one of everyday concerns and common language set in Southern India, which he successfully portrays through subtle prose and humour. This critical study brings out his distinctive sense of humour, His trade mark irony, his bemused, knowing, overseeing perspective, his rootedness in religion and family values.