A Malgudi Omnibus: Swami and friends / The bachelor of arts / The English teacher

Asian Literature

Author: R.K. Narayan

Discover one of India’s most valued and adored twentieth-century novelists, including his novel Swami and Friends.,,Here are three of R. K. Narayan’s most famous and best loved novels: Swami and Friends, The Bachelor of Arts and The English Teacher. All set in the imaginary Indian town of Malgudi, these irresistible works provide the perfect introduction to a universal world….Read More

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