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Number of Pages
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Language
English
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Book Summary
Fiction with a historical setting about a pivotal period in a bustling town, told with warmth and humor. The central theme explores how ordinary lives intersect with moments of collective action during the independence movement. The intended reader includes adults and older teens who enjoy character-driven stories with wit and heart. The emotional tone is hopeful, adventurous, and thoughtful.
Presented as a story-led, comic-novelโstyle narrative set in the bustling fictional town of Malgudi, the book blends light humor with social history and the ideas of Gandhi guiding the characters. A quiet, thoughtful young man and a devoted admirer of Gandhi navigate love, loyalties, and choices as they become involved in the movement. This engaging journey uses humor and human insight to illuminate a shared path toward freedom, resilience, and the power of nonviolence to shape a nation.
Through lively scenes and thoughtful dialogue, readers experience history through character and heart, making the era accessible and engaging without sacrificing depth.
After finishing, readers gain a richer understanding of historical context delivered through human stories, along with renewed curiosity about social movements and the role individuals play in shaping history. The experience fosters empathy, curiosity, and a lasting appreciation for the ways ideas and actions can inspire others.
Product Details
Author
R.K. Narayan
Publisher
Penguin Random House
Number of Pages
224
Language
English
SKU
9780143414995
ISBN
9780143414995
Reading Age
All
Dimensions
20x14x4cm
Binding
Hardback
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R.K. Narayan Is One Of The Most Prominent Indian Novelists Of The Twentieth Century. Born In 1906, Narayan Was The Recipient Of The National Prize Of The Indian Literary Academy, India'S Highest Literary Honor. His Numerous Works Mr. Sampath - The Printer Of Malgudi, Swami And Friends, Waiting For Mahatma And Gods, Demons And Others, All Published By The University Of Chicago Press.