Saturday, July 30, 2022

R.K. Narayan Writer of Short Story


           


                Hey guys I choose to write on R.K. Narayan...... Let me describe a R.K. Narayan..



Full name : Rashipuram Krishnaswami
                      Iyer Narayanswami

Born : 10 October 1906 ( chennai )

Died : 13 May 2001 ( chennai )

Award : 1. Padma Bhushan
                2. Padma Vibhushan
                 3. Filmfare Award Of Best Story
                  4.  Sahitya Akademi Award
                    

                 R.K. Narayan, in full Rasipuram Krishnaswami Narayan, original name Rasipuram Krishnaswami Narayanswami, (born October 10, 1906, Madras [Chennai], India—died May 13, 2001, Madras), one of the finest Indian authors of his generation writing in English.



* Literary Works of R.K.Narayan:



1.The Guide
     
           The Guide is a book written in English by Indian Author R.K. Narayan in 1958.

The story of the book is about a village boy named Raju, whose work is to sell Tea on a Railway Platform and who later becomes a part-time guide. One day a girl named Rosie enters his life and the story changes dramatically.

This is a must-read for the lovers of Fictional Books and one of the most popular books written by RK Narayan.



2. Swami And Friends

           Swami and Friends’ book is written by R.K. Narayan in 1935. The Story is about a boy named Swami and his friends, Rajam and Mani. Swami, the main character of the book is full of adventure. He and his two friends enjoy every bit of the school’s life. The stories are set in a fictional town called Malgudi, on the banks of the river Sarayu. If you are looking forward to having a good memory of your school days, then you must read this book.

 
3. The Dark Room


          This work of literature was first published in Great Britain in 1938. This book is based on the feministic issue. It will remind you of your childhood days in the village.

The main story of the book revolves around the problems between the husband and wife, which is very much common in India. Through this book by R.K. Narayan, you will be introduced to the beautiful traditional culture of Indian Society.



4. Waiting For Mahatam


           The book is about a girl named Bharati who has a deep affection towards Mahatma Gandhi. She took Mahatma Gandhi as her mentor, guardian, and her spiritual master. A guy named ‘Sriram’ loved the ideology of Bharati. The novel revolves around ‘Sriram’ and his love towards Bharati.



5. The Bechlor Of Arts
6. The English Teacher
7. Mr.Sampath
8. The Financial Expert
9. The Man-Eater of Malgudi
10. The Vendor of Sweets
11. The Painter of Signs
12. A Tiger for Malgudi
13. Talkative Man
14. The World of Nagaraj
15. Grandmother’s Tale
16. My Days
17. A Writer’s Nightmare



               So these all works of R.K. Narayan....


* R.K. Narayan Writing Style:


           R.K. Narayan's writing style was marked by simplicity and subtle humor. He told stories of ordinary people trying to live their simple lives in a changing world.
            

             The writing style of R. K. Narayan is full of natural construction of humour and unpretentious motives. He takes the everyday life of an ordinary individual and develops it in a way relatable to the common readers. 


              R.K. Narayan depicts the staunch Indian society with its realities and intricacies in his works. He does not modify life according to the demands of a fictional narrative. In a simplistic tone and style, Narayan portrays the traditions and rituals of Indian social life and provides an insight into their values.      
     


               The short stories of R.K. Narayan are so full of life and captivating that it becomes difficult for the readers to get over them. His construction of the genre is compiling huge ideas into a few meaningful and expressive pages of writing. 



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