The Guide
by NARAYAN, R.K
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- Hardcover
- Signed
- Condition
- See description
- Seller
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Adelaide, South Australia, Australia
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About This Item
London: The Bodley Head, 1970. Hardcover. London, The Bodley Head, 1970 ('re-issued')/ 1958 (first UK edition). Octavo, 247 pages. Papered boards; edges very lightly marked; ownership signature and a small light mark to the head of the half-title; a near-fine copy with the lightly creased price-clipped dustwrapper. Personally inscribed to the original owner 'with best wishes | R.K. Narayan | Adelaide 10th March 1974'.
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
- Michael Treloar Antiquarian Booksellers (AU)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 127505
- Title
- The Guide
- Author
- NARAYAN, R.K
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Publisher
- The Bodley Head
- Place of Publication
- London
- Date Published
- 1970
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Michael Treloar Antiquarian Booksellers
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Adelaide, South Australia
About Michael Treloar Antiquarian Booksellers
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