A Writer’s Nightmare: Selected Essays, 1958–1988

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A witty and insightful collection of R. K. Narayan’s essays on Indian life, culture, people and everyday experiences.

Author Name	R. K. Narayan
ISBN	9780140107913
Year of Publication	1998
Pages	256
Language	English
Binding	Paperback
Publisher	Penguin

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ISBN: 9780140107913
Year Of Publication: 1998
Pages : 256
Language : English
Binding : Paperback
Publisher: Penguin

Overveiw

The collection brings together essays covering diverse subjects such as weddings, mathematics, coffee, umbrellas, teachers, newspapers, architecture, the caste system and India.

Meet the Author

R. K. Narayan was one of India's most celebrated English-language writers, best known for creating the fictional town of Malgudi. His major works include Swami and Friends, The Guide, The English Teacher and The Man-Eater of Malgudi. He received several honours, including the Padma Bhushan.

Book Summary

The book presents Narayan's observations on people, habits, customs and everyday situations. Through short essays filled with humour, irony and keen observation, he offers an entertaining portrait of Indian society and human nature.

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