Directory of Narayan, R. K. Resources

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R. K. Narayan was born in Madras on October 10, 1906, and died May 13, 2001, at the age of 94. As one of the most successful Indians writing in English, he interpreted the life of India for the Western world through his 34 novels and hundreds of short stories. This category deals with Narayans life and literature.

Resources in This Category

• Angelfire: The Guide

  http://www.angelfire.com/md2/timewarp/theguide.html
  Themes of personal transformation are explored in Narayan's novel.

• Danny Yee's Book Reviews: The Mahabharata, The Ramayana

  http://dannyreviews.com/h/Ramayana_Mahabharata.html
  A review of Narayan's English translations of the Mahabharata and the Ramayana, the great Sanskrit epics.

• Krishnan's Journey in The English Teacher

  http://www.literature-study-online.com/essays/narayan.html
  Essay on the character Krishnan by Ian Mackean with additional commentary by S. N. Radhika Lakshmi.

• Memorable books by R.K. Narayan

  http://www.bangla.8k.com/exclusive/rk_books.html
  An appreciation of Malgudi Days, My Days: A Memoir, The Guide, and Narayan's retelling of the Ramayana.

• N. Ram Remembers His Good Friend, R. K. Narayan

  http://www.rediff.com/news/2001/may/15spec.htm
  N. Ram, one of India's leading journalists, recalls his friendship with R. K. Narayan. Included are links to other articles.

• New York Review of Books: The Great Narayan

  http://www.nybooks.com/articles/2001/02/22/the-great-narayan/
  A narrative of R. K. Narayan's life and works by Pankaj Mishra.

• Outlook India: R. K. Narayan

  http://www.outlookindia.com/article.aspx?200461
  Review of "The Indian Epics Retold," with links to other Outlook India articles about Narayan.

• The Man-Eater of Malgudi

  http://www.wmich.edu/dialogues/texts/maneaterofmalgudi.html
  Western Michigan University review discusses postcolonial issues in India: industrialism, caste, and preserving traditions. Bibliography, links, and teaching guidelines.

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