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The Guide: A Novel (Penguin Classics) Paperback - 2006
by Narayan, R. K
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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. Narayan's most celebrated novel, The Guide won him the National Prize of the Indian Literary Academy, his country's highest literary honor.
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- Title The Guide: A Novel (Penguin Classics)
- Author Narayan, R. K
- Binding Paperback
- Edition Revised
- Condition Used - Good
- Pages 224
- Volumes 1
- Language ENG
- Publisher Penguin Classics, New York
- Date 2006
- Features Bibliography, Table of Contents
- Bookseller's Inventory # G0143039644I3N10
- ISBN 9780143039648 / 0143039644
- Weight 0.39 lbs (0.18 kg)
- Dimensions 7.76 x 5.22 x 0.59 in (19.71 x 13.26 x 1.50 cm)
- Ages 18 to UP years
- Grade levels 13 - UP
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Themes
- Cultural Region: Indian
- Library of Congress subjects India, Allegories
- Library of Congress Catalog Number 2006044314
- Dewey Decimal Code FIC
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Summary
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. Narayan's most celebrated novel, The Guide won him the National Prize of the Indian Literary Academy, his country's highest literary honor.