An enchanting collection from India's foremost storyteller, rich in wry, warmly observed characters from every walk of Indian life - merchants, beggars, herdsmen, rogues - all of whose lives are microcosms of the human experience Like Nambi in the title story, Narayan has the mesmeric ability to spellbind his audience. This he achieves with a masterful combination of economy and rhythm, creating haunting images and a variety of settings to evoke a unique paradox of reality and folklore.
| ISBN: | 9780141186214 |
| Publication date: | 25th October 2001 |
| Author: | R K Narayan |
| Publisher: | Penguin Classics an imprint of Penguin Books Ltd |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Pagination: | 208 pages |
| Series: | Penguin Modern Classics |
| Genres: |
Modern and Contemporary Fiction Shorter Reads |
An enchanting collection from India's foremost storyteller, rich in wry, warmly observed characters from every walk of Indian life - merchants, beggars, herdsmen, rogues - all of whose lives are microcosms of the human experience Like Nambi in the title story, Narayan has the mesmeric ability to spellbind his audience. This he achieves with a masterful combination of economy and rhythm, creating haunting images and a variety of settings to evoke a unique paradox of reality and folklore.
Under the Banyan Tree and Other Stories features in the following genres: Modern and Contemporary Fiction, Shorter Reads
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Under the Banyan Tree and Other Stories was written by R K Narayan and published by Penguin Classics an imprint of Penguin Books Ltd
Under the Banyan Tree and Other Stories has 208 pages
Yes it is part of Penguin Modern Classics series
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