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Description

Formerly India’s most corrupt tourist guide, Raju—just released from prison—seeks refuge in an abandoned temple. Mistaken for a holy man, he plays the part and succeeds so well that God himself intervenes to put Raju’s newfound sanctity to the test. Narayan’s most celebrated novel, The... read more

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First Sentence

RAJU welcomed the intrusion-something to relieve the loneliness of the place.

Authors & Contributors

  1. R. K. Narayan (Author)

Other Contributors:

  1. Michael Gorra (Introduction)
  2. Francois Fourquet
 

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