Malgudi Days
by R.K. Narayan, Jhumpa Lahiri
Malgudi Days by R.K. Narayan, Jhumpa Lahiri holds a highly rated rating of 4.20 out of 5, based on 11.5K reader ratings. First published in 1943. The book spans 264 pages.
About Malgudi Days
Four gems, with new introductions, mark acclaimed Indian writer R. K. Narayan’s centennialIntroducing this collection of stories, R. K. Narayan describes how in India “the writer has only to look out of the window to pick up a character and thereby a story.” Composed of powerful, magical portraits of all kinds of people, and comprising stories written over almost forty years, Malgudi Days presents Narayan’s imaginary city in full color, revealing the essence of India and of human experience. This edition includes an introduction by Pulitzer Prize- winning author Jhumpa Lahiri. For more than seventy years, Penguin has been the leading publisher of classic literature in the English-speaking world. With more than 1,700 titles, Penguin Classics represents a global bookshelf of the best works throughout history and across genres and disciplines. Readers trust the series to provide authoritative texts enhanced by introductions and notes by distinguished scholars and contemporary authors, as well as up-to-date translations by award-winning translators.
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Author | R.K. Narayan, Jhumpa Lahiri |
| Published | 1943 |
| Pages | 264 |
| Genres | Fiction, Classics |
| Average Rating | 4.20 / 5.00 |
| Total Ratings | 11,527 |
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What genre is Malgudi Days?
Malgudi Days is categorized as Fiction, Classics. Its primary genre classification is Classics.
Is Malgudi Days worth reading?
Based on 11.5K reader ratings, Malgudi Days has an average score of 4.20 out of 5.00, which is considered "Highly Rated."
How many pages is Malgudi Days?
Malgudi Days has 264 pages.
Who wrote Malgudi Days?
Malgudi Days was written by R.K. Narayan, Jhumpa Lahiri. It was first published in 1943.
What is the ISBN for Malgudi Days?
The ISBN-13 for Malgudi Days is 9780143039660.0.
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