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SaleComparison winner of the editors The Ramayana: A Shortened Modern Prose Version of the Indian Epic (Penguin Classics)

R. K. Narayan – The 9 best books and matching products

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Here you will find the best works by R. K. Narayan, who is known for the gift to fill words with life.

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Everything you need to know about the author R. K. Narayan

R. K. Narayan was a prominent Indian author of fiction and nonfiction works, best known for his novels set in the fictional South Indian town of Malgudi. His various works such as “Swami and Friends”, “The Guide” and “The English Teacher” offer deep insights into Indian society and culture. Each of Narayan’s works differs significantly in its exploration of themes ranging from love and marriage to spirituality and self-realization. However, they all maintain a common thread of humor, humanistic values and vivid character portrayals. “The Guide”, in particular, stands apart for being transformative, leading the protagonist from a tour guide to a spiritual guide, an aspect not as explicit in his other works. Despite these differences, Narayan’s products all showcase his unique storytelling ability, which deftly combines realism and simplicity to enthralling effect.

Best selling books and matching products by R. K. Narayan

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SaleBestseller No. 1
The Ramayana: A Shortened Modern Prose Version of the Indian Epic (Penguin Classics)
  • Black book cover.
  • Rama
  • Narayan, R. K. (Author)
  • English (Publication Language)
  • 157 Pages - 08/29/2006 (Publication Date) - Penguin Classics (Publisher)
SaleBestseller No. 2
Malgudi Days (Penguin Classics)
  • Narayan, R. K. (Author)
  • English (Publication Language)
  • 288 Pages - 08/29/2006 (Publication Date) - Penguin Classics (Publisher)
SaleBestseller No. 3
The Guide: A Novel (Penguin Classics)
  • Narayan, R. K. (Author)
  • English (Publication Language)
  • 224 Pages - 08/29/2006 (Publication Date) - Penguin Classics (Publisher)
SaleBestseller No. 4
Swami and Friends, The Bachelor of Arts, The Dark Room, The English Teacher: Introduction by Alexander McCall Smith (Everyman's Library Contemporary Classics Series)
  • Hardcover Book
  • Narayan, R. K. (Author)
  • English (Publication Language)
  • 648 Pages - 03/07/2006 (Publication Date) - Everyman's Library (Publisher)
Bestseller No. 5
Swami and Friends
1,720 Reviews
Swami and Friends
  • R.K. Narayan (Author)
  • English (Publication Language)
  • 04/26/2024 (Publication Date) - Indian Thought Publications (Publisher)
Bestseller No. 6
R K Narayan Omnibus Volume 1: Swami and Friends, The Bachelor of Arts, The Dark Room, The English Teacher: v. 1
  • Hardcover Book
  • Narayan, R K (Author)
  • English (Publication Language)
  • 648 Pages - 03/02/2006 (Publication Date) - Everyman (Publisher)
Bestseller No. 7
The Mahabharata: A Shortened Modern Prose Version of the Indian Epic
123 Reviews
The Mahabharata: A Shortened Modern Prose Version of the Indian Epic
  • Amazon Kindle Edition
  • Narayan, R. K. (Author)
  • English (Publication Language)
  • 207 Pages - 02/12/2016 (Publication Date) - The University of Chicago Press (Publisher)
Bestseller No. 8
Malgudi Omnibus [Paperback] [Jan 01, 1994] R K Narayan
  • New
  • Mint Condition
  • Dispatch same day for order received before 12 noon
  • Guaranteed packaging
  • No quibbles returns
  • R K Narayan (Author)
  • English (Publication Language)
  • 640 Pages - 04/25/1994 (Publication Date) - ARROW (RAND) (Publisher)
Bestseller No. 9
The Ramayana (text only) by R. K. Narayan
  • Vālmīki (Author)
  • English (Publication Language)
  • 01/01/2006 (Publication Date) - Penguin Classics (Publisher)
Bestseller No. 10
R K Narayan Omnibus Volume 2: Mr Sampath - The Printer of Malgudi, The Financial Expert, Waiting for the Mahatma: "Mr Sampath", "The Financial Expert", "Waiting For Mahatma": v, 2
  • New
  • Mint Condition
  • Dispatch same day for order received before 12 noon
  • Guaranteed packaging
  • No quibbles returns
  • Hardcover Book
  • Narayan, R K (Author)
  • English (Publication Language)
  • 616 Pages - 03/02/2006 (Publication Date) - Everyman (Publisher)

Our comparison winner:

SaleWinner in comparison
The Ramayana: A Shortened Modern Prose Version of the Indian Epic (Penguin Classics)
  • Black book cover.
  • Rama
  • Narayan, R. K. (Author)
  • English (Publication Language)
  • 157 Pages - 08/29/2006 (Publication Date) - Penguin Classics (Publisher)

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SaleBestseller No. 1
The Ramayana: A Shortened Modern Prose Version of the Indian Epic (Penguin Classics)
The Ramayana: A Shortened Modern Prose Version of the Indian Epic (Penguin Classics)
Black book cover.; Rama; Narayan, R. K. (Author); English (Publication Language); 157 Pages - 08/29/2006 (Publication Date) - Penguin Classics (Publisher)
$16.00 −34% $10.59 Amazon Prime
SaleBestseller No. 2
Malgudi Days (Penguin Classics)
Malgudi Days (Penguin Classics)
Narayan, R. K. (Author); English (Publication Language); 288 Pages - 08/29/2006 (Publication Date) - Penguin Classics (Publisher)
$18.00 −31% $12.50 Amazon Prime
SaleBestseller No. 3
The Guide: A Novel (Penguin Classics)
The Guide: A Novel (Penguin Classics)
Narayan, R. K. (Author); English (Publication Language); 224 Pages - 08/29/2006 (Publication Date) - Penguin Classics (Publisher)
$17.00 −6% $16.00 Amazon Prime
SaleBestseller No. 4
Swami and Friends, The Bachelor of Arts, The Dark Room, The English Teacher: Introduction by Alexander McCall Smith (Everyman's Library Contemporary Classics Series)
Swami and Friends, The Bachelor of Arts, The Dark Room, The English Teacher: Introduction by Alexander McCall Smith (Everyman's Library Contemporary Classics Series)
Hardcover Book; Narayan, R. K. (Author); English (Publication Language); 648 Pages - 03/07/2006 (Publication Date) - Everyman's Library (Publisher)
$28.00 −24% $21.29
SaleBestseller No. 5
The Very Best of R.K. Narayan [Jan 31, 2014] R.K. Narayan
The Very Best of R.K. Narayan [Jan 31, 2014] R.K. Narayan
R.K. Narayan (Author); English (Publication Language); 400 Pages - 01/19/2014 (Publication Date) - Rupa Publications India (Publisher)
$27.99 −63% $10.46
SaleBestseller No. 6
A Tiger for Malgudi and the Man-Eater of Malgudi (Penguin Classics)
A Tiger for Malgudi and the Man-Eater of Malgudi (Penguin Classics)
Narayan, R. K. (Author); English (Publication Language); 341 Pages - 07/28/2009 (Publication Date) - Penguin Publishing Group (Publisher)
$22.00 −17% $18.29 Amazon Prime
SaleBestseller No. 7
Under the Banyan Tree and Other Stories
Under the Banyan Tree and Other Stories
Used Book in Good Condition; Hardcover Book; Narayan, R. K. (Author); English (Publication Language)
$16.95 −59% $6.97
SaleBestseller No. 8
The Indian Epics Retold: The Ramayana, The Mahabharata, Gods Demons and Others
The Indian Epics Retold: The Ramayana, The Mahabharata, Gods Demons and Others
R.K. Narayan (Author); English (Publication Language); 630 Pages - 12/31/2000 (Publication Date) - Penguin Books (Publisher)
$49.00 −50% $24.45

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