The Guide by R. K. Narayan
"The Guide" follows the life of Raju, a corrupt tour guide who, through a series of events, ends up in prison, and later becomes a spiritual guide. After his release from prison, Raju is mistaken for a holy man by villagers and gets involved in resolving a drought problem by fasting. The novel explores themes of life, death, and redemption, as well as the complex nature of human relationships and the power of belief.
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- Published
- 1958
- Nationality
- Indian
- Length
- Short
- Pages
- 200-250
- Original Language
- English
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