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Number of Pages
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Age Group
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Language
English
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Book Summary
This is a non-fiction collection of personal essays in English that gathers three decades of intimate, entertaining writing. The central purpose is to show how small observations can illuminate broader truths about culture, language, and daily life. The intended reader is adults and curious readers who enjoy thoughtful, readable prose and a window into Indian life through a personal lens. The emotional tone blends warmth, curiosity, and quiet humor, inviting you to linger over each short reflection.
The content is presented as a sequence of stand-alone essays that mix anecdote with observation. Each piece reads like a conversation with a perceptive mind, moving from everyday moments—what one notices from a window or in a waste-paper basket—to wider social themes. Topics range from weddings and mathematics to coffee, umbrellas, teachers, newspapers, architecture, monkeys, and the caste system, offering a vivid, accessible portrait of life in a complex society and a writer’s thoughtful voice guiding the journey.
Readers are drawn in by a storytelling feel that remains firmly non-fiction: reflective, often humorous, and always clear. The reading experience stands out for its lucid prose, patient humor, and the way each essay invites personal reflection without demanding it. The collection lends itself to short, contemplative strolls or deeper, lingering explorations of ideas and culture.
After finishing, readers gain a richer perspective on everyday life, a more curious approach to language and culture, and a sense of companionship with a thoughtful observer who finds meaning in ordinary moments.
Product Details
Author
R.K. Narayan
Publisher
Penguin Random House
Number of Pages
240
Language
English
SKU
9780140107913
ISBN
9780140107913
Reading Age
All
Dimensions
13x2x20cm
Binding
Paperback
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