The Guide : A Novel of a Relectant Holy Man
by Narayan, R. K
- Used
- very good
- Paperback
- Condition
- Very Good
- ISBN 10
- 0140054537
- ISBN 13
- 9780140054538
- Seller
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Maplewood, Missouri, United States
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About This Item
Penguin Books, 1980. Very Good softcover, spine faded. Softcover. Very Good.
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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- Bookseller
- The Book House - St. Louis (US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 211105-MB63
- Title
- The Guide : A Novel of a Relectant Holy Man
- Author
- Narayan, R. K
- Format/Binding
- Paperback
- Book Condition
- Used - Very Good
- Quantity Available
- 1
- ISBN 10
- 0140054537
- ISBN 13
- 9780140054538
- Publisher
- Penguin Books
- Place of Publication
- New York
- Date Published
- 1980
- Keywords
- Fiction, Novel, India
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