R.K. Narayan
1935–2001
'R. K. Narayan was an Indian author famous for creating the fictional town of Malgudi. His stories captured the simplicity, struggles, and humor of Indian life.'
Authors in Same Genre
Books by R.K. Narayan
The Financial Expert
Language: English
Category: Fiction
200 Pages
The Painter of Signs
Language: English
Category: Fiction
154 Pages
A Tiger for Malgudi
Language: English
Category: Humor
153 Pages
The English Teacher
Language: English
Category: Fiction
177 Pages
The Man-eater of Malgudi
Language: English
Category: Fiction
212 Pages
My Days A Memoir
Language: English
Category: Memoir
155 Pages
Malgudi Days
Language: English
Category: Fiction
278 Pages
Waiting for the Mahatma
Language: English
Category: Fiction
197 Pages
The Bachelor of Arts
Language: English
Category: Humor
659 Pages
Grandmother’s Tale And Selected Stories
Language: English
Category: Fiction
281 Pages
The New Dynamic Public Finance (The Toulouse Lectures in Economics)
Language: English
Category: Finance
229 Pages
The Ramayana A Shortened Modern Prose Version of the Indian Epic
Language: English
Category: Mythology
184 Pages
Fiction, Satire, Mythology, Social Commentary
English
India
The storyteller of Malgudi.
About the Author
R. K. Narayan, one of India’s most beloved literary figures, is renowned for capturing the everyday life of ordinary people through extraordinary storytelling. Best known for his creation of Malgudi, a fictional South Indian town, Narayan painted a vivid picture of Indian society with warmth, wit, and subtle irony. His simple yet profound prose made him one of the most accessible authors in English literature. Works like Swami and Friends, The Bachelor of Arts, and The Guide remain timeless explorations of human nature, aspirations, and cultural change. Narayan’s ability to balance humor with depth gave his characters a relatable charm that resonates across generations. He played a pivotal role in placing Indian English literature on the global stage, alongside contemporaries like Mulk Raj Anand and Raja Rao. Awarded the Padma Vibhushan, R. K. Narayan’s contribution extends beyond novels to essays and retellings of Indian epics such as The Ramayana and The Mahabharata. His narratives continue to inspire writers and remain essential reading for those who wish to understand the heart of Indian storytelling. R. K. Narayan’s legacy endures as the voice of simplicity, humanity, and timeless wisdom.
