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Comparison winner of the editors The Guide: A Novel (Penguin Classics)

R. K. Narayan – The 9 best books and matching products

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Here you will find the best works by R. K. Narayan, who is known for the gift to fill words with life.

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Everything you need to know about the author R. K. Narayan

R. K. Narayan was a prominent Indian author of fiction and nonfiction works, best known for his novels set in the fictional South Indian town of Malgudi. His various works such as “Swami and Friends”, “The Guide” and “The English Teacher” offer deep insights into Indian society and culture. Each of Narayan’s works differs significantly in its exploration of themes ranging from love and marriage to spirituality and self-realization. However, they all maintain a common thread of humor, humanistic values and vivid character portrayals. “The Guide”, in particular, stands apart for being transformative, leading the protagonist from a tour guide to a spiritual guide, an aspect not as explicit in his other works. Despite these differences, Narayan’s products all showcase his unique storytelling ability, which deftly combines realism and simplicity to enthralling effect.

Best selling books and matching products by R. K. Narayan

A list of bestsellers written by R. K. Narayan. Here you will find books and products that were often bought by other users.

SaleBestseller No. 1
Malgudi Days (Penguin Classics)
  • Narayan, R. K. (Author)
  • English (Publication Language)
  • 288 Pages - 08/29/2006 (Publication Date) - Penguin Classics (Publisher)
SaleBestseller No. 2
The Guide: A Novel (Penguin Classics)
  • Narayan, R. K. (Author)
  • English (Publication Language)
  • 224 Pages - 08/29/2006 (Publication Date) - Penguin Classics (Publisher)
SaleBestseller No. 3
The Ramayana: A Shortened Modern Prose Version of the Indian Epic (Penguin Classics)
  • Black book cover.
  • Rama
  • Narayan, R. K. (Author)
  • English (Publication Language)
  • 157 Pages - 08/29/2006 (Publication Date) - Penguin Classics (Publisher)
SaleBestseller No. 4
The Indian Epics Retold: The Ramayana, The Mahabharata, Gods Demons and Others
  • R.K. Narayan (Author)
  • English (Publication Language)
  • 630 Pages - 12/31/2000 (Publication Date) - Penguin Books (Publisher)
Bestseller No. 5
Swami and Friends
  • R.K. Narayan (Author)
  • English (Publication Language)
  • 12/02/2023 (Publication Date) - Indian Thought Publications (Publisher)
Bestseller No. 6
The English Teacher (Vintage International)
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The English Teacher (Vintage International)
  • Amazon Kindle Edition
  • Narayan, R. K. (Author)
  • English (Publication Language)
  • 194 Pages - 07/25/2012 (Publication Date) - Vintage (Publisher)
Bestseller No. 7
Gods, Demons, and Others
  • Narayan, R. K. (Author)
  • English (Publication Language)
  • 252 Pages - 05/15/1993 (Publication Date) - University of Chicago Press (Publisher)
Bestseller No. 8
R K Narayan Omnibus Volume 1: Swami and Friends, The Bachelor of Arts, The Dark Room, The English Teacher: v. 1
  • Hardcover Book
  • Narayan, R K (Author)
  • English (Publication Language)
  • 648 Pages - 03/02/2006 (Publication Date) - Everyman (Publisher)
SaleBestseller No. 9
Under the Banyan Tree and Other Stories
  • Used Book in Good Condition
  • Hardcover Book
  • Narayan, R. K. (Author)
  • English (Publication Language)
  • 193 Pages - 07/31/1985 (Publication Date) - Viking Adult (Publisher)
Bestseller No. 10
The Painter of Signs (Penguin Classics)
  • Amazon Kindle Edition
  • Narayan, R. K. (Author)
  • English (Publication Language)
  • 177 Pages - 08/29/2006 (Publication Date) - Penguin Classics (Publisher)

Our comparison winner:

SaleWinner in comparison
Malgudi Days (Penguin Classics)
  • Narayan, R. K. (Author)
  • English (Publication Language)
  • 288 Pages - 08/29/2006 (Publication Date) - Penguin Classics (Publisher)

Current offers for works by R. K. Narayan

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SaleBestseller No. 1
Malgudi Days (Penguin Classics)
Malgudi Days (Penguin Classics)
Narayan, R. K. (Author); English (Publication Language); 288 Pages - 08/29/2006 (Publication Date) - Penguin Classics (Publisher)
$18.00 −18% $14.75 Amazon Prime
SaleBestseller No. 2
The Guide: A Novel (Penguin Classics)
The Guide: A Novel (Penguin Classics)
Narayan, R. K. (Author); English (Publication Language); 224 Pages - 08/29/2006 (Publication Date) - Penguin Classics (Publisher)
$17.00 −6% $16.00 Amazon Prime
SaleBestseller No. 3
The Ramayana: A Shortened Modern Prose Version of the Indian Epic (Penguin Classics)
The Ramayana: A Shortened Modern Prose Version of the Indian Epic (Penguin Classics)
Black book cover.; Rama; Narayan, R. K. (Author); English (Publication Language); 157 Pages - 08/29/2006 (Publication Date) - Penguin Classics (Publisher)
$16.00 −44% $8.99 Amazon Prime
SaleBestseller No. 4
The Indian Epics Retold: The Ramayana, The Mahabharata, Gods Demons and Others
The Indian Epics Retold: The Ramayana, The Mahabharata, Gods Demons and Others
R.K. Narayan (Author); English (Publication Language); 630 Pages - 12/31/2000 (Publication Date) - Penguin Books (Publisher)
$49.00 −61% $19.00
SaleBestseller No. 5
Under the Banyan Tree and Other Stories
Under the Banyan Tree and Other Stories
Used Book in Good Condition; Hardcover Book; Narayan, R. K. (Author); English (Publication Language)
$16.95 −52% $8.20
SaleBestseller No. 6
My Dateless Diary: An American Journey
My Dateless Diary: An American Journey
R. K. Narayan (Author); English (Publication Language); 192 Pages - 09/05/1989 (Publication Date) - Penguin (Publisher)
$17.99 −28% $13.00
SaleBestseller No. 7
The Bachelor of Arts
The Bachelor of Arts
R. K. Narayan (Author); English (Publication Language); 166 Pages - 12/01/2007 (Publication Date) - Indian Thought Publications (Publisher)
$12.95 −24% $9.90
SaleBestseller No. 8
Swami and Friends, The Bachelor of Arts, The Dark Room, The English Teacher: Introduction by Alexander McCall Smith (Everyman's Library Contemporary Classics Series)
Swami and Friends, The Bachelor of Arts, The Dark Room, The English Teacher: Introduction by Alexander McCall Smith (Everyman's Library Contemporary Classics Series)
Hardcover Book; Narayan, R. K. (Author); English (Publication Language); 648 Pages - 03/07/2006 (Publication Date) - Everyman's Library (Publisher)
$28.00 −24% $21.30 Amazon Prime
SaleBestseller No. 9
A Writer's Nightmare
A Writer's Nightmare
Narayan, R. K. (Author); English (Publication Language); 240 Pages - 10/14/2000 (Publication Date) - Penguin Random House India (Publisher)
$20.99 −53% $9.97
SaleBestseller No. 10
Mr. Sampath--The Printer of Malgudi, The Financial Expert, Waiting for the Mahatma (Everyman's Library)
Mr. Sampath--The Printer of Malgudi, The Financial Expert, Waiting for the Mahatma (Everyman's Library)
Used Book in Good Condition; Hardcover Book; Narayan, R. K. (Author); English (Publication Language)
$30.00 −35% $19.42

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