The Guide - A Novel (Paperback)


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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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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Product Details

General

Imprint

Penguin Classics

Country of origin

United Kingdom

Release date

November 2006

Availability

Expected to ship within 9 - 15 working days

First published

September 2006

Authors

Dimensions

197 x 130 x 17mm (L x W x T)

Format

Paperback - B-format

Pages

224

ISBN-13

978-0-14-303964-8

Barcode

9780143039648

Categories

LSN

0-14-303964-4



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