Swami and Friends by R. K. Narayan
Set in the fictional town of Malgudi in South India, the book follows the story of a ten-year-old boy named Swami and his adventures with his friends. The narrative encapsulates the trials and tribulations of school life, family relationships, and friendships in a traditional Indian context. The book is a charming exploration of a child's life in a small town, filled with humor and poignant moments.
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- Published
- 1935
- Nationality
- Indian
- Length
- Short
- Pages
- 100-200
- Original Language
- English
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This book is on the following 4 lists:
- 9th on The Indian Fiction Top 25 (Jerry Pinto, Indian poet and novelist)
- 2139th on Our Users' Honorable Mention Favorite Books of All Time (The Greatest Books Users)
- 100 Novels That Shaped Our World (BBC)
- The 100 Best Novels Of All Time (Runners-Up) (The Guardian)