Reluctant Guru Explained

Reluctant Guru
Author:R. K. Narayan
Country:India
Language:English
Genre:Essays
Publisher:Orient Paperbacks
Release Date:1974
Media Type:Print
Isbn:978-0-88253-729-0
Oclc:233801740
Preceded By:The Ramayana
Followed By:The Painter of Signs

Reluctant Guru is a book by R. K. Narayan published in 1974 by Orient Paperbacks.[1] The book consists entirely of discursive essays, some of which were his weekly contributions to The Hindu.[2] Some of the essays relate to the topic of his American stay, describing with his characteristic irony, the expectations of Americans that he would show them the key to the spiritual life of Indians.[3] One criticism of the book is that the essays were too short and therefore lacking in depth.[4]

Notes and References

  1. Book: Khatri, Chotte Lal. R.K. Narayan: reflections and re-evaluation. Sarup & Sons. 2006. 211. 978-81-7625-713-8. 123958718.
  2. Book: McLeod, Alan Lindsey. R.K. Narayan: critical perspectives. Sterling Publishers Private Ltd. 1994. Critical studies on literary writers. 18. 120–121. 978-81-207-1623-0. 30513262.
  3. Book: Narasimhaiah, C. D.. Critical spectrum: essays in literary culture. Pencraft International. 2004. 174. 978-81-85753-64-5. 57319443.
  4. 1975. Journal of the Karnatak University. Karnatak University. 19. 142–143. 0075-515X. 1713748.