The Guide
by Narayan, R. K
- Used
- Paperback
- Condition
- Near fine digest size paperback. Later printing 1985
- Seller
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Hulls Cove, Maine, United States
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About This Item
Mysore: Indian Thought Publicaitions, 1958. paperback. Near fine digest size paperback. Later printing 1985. THE GUIDE floats as gently as a lily pad on the surace of Indian life and yet suggests the depths beneath...
Synopsis
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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Details
- Bookseller
- Mystery Cove Book Shop (US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 166838
- Title
- The Guide
- Author
- Narayan, R. K
- Format/Binding
- Paperback
- Book Condition
- Used - Near fine digest size paperback. Later printing 1985
- Publisher
- Indian Thought Publicaitions
- Place of Publication
- Mysore
- Date Published
- 1958
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Hulls Cove, Maine
About Mystery Cove Book Shop
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