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The Guide

3.9/5 ( ratings)

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 Guide won him the National Prize of the Indian Literary Academy, his country's highest literary honor.

Language: English

Pages: 224

Format: Paperback

Publisher: Penguin Classics

Release: November 02, 2006

ISBN: 0143039644

ISBN 13: 9780143039648

The Guide

3.9/5 ( ratings)

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 Guide won him the National Prize of the Indian Literary Academy, his country's highest literary honor.

Language: English

Pages: 224

Format: Paperback

Publisher: Penguin Classics

Release: November 02, 2006

ISBN: 0143039644

ISBN 13: 9780143039648

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