Narayan, R. K., 1906-2001.

The guide / R.K. Narayan ; introduction by Michael Gorra. - New York : Penguin Books, 2006. - xxiv, 196 p. ; 20 cm. - Penguin classics . - Penguin classics .

Originally published: New York : Viking Press, 1958.

Formerly India's most corrupt tourist guide, Raju-just released from prison-seeks refuge in an abandoned temple. Mistaken for a holy man, he plays the part and succeeds so well that God himself intervenes to put Raju's newfound sanctity to the test.

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Malgudi (India : Imaginary place)--Fiction.
Tour guides (Persons)--Fiction.
Bharata natyam dancers--Fiction.
Spiritual life--Hinduism--Fiction.


India--Fiction.

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