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R.K Narayan was a keen observer of 20th-century society, this is the reason, and we can see the different elements of social norms in his writings. His psychological phenomena can be seen in his works and writings because through his writings he has incarnated the true meaning of Indian life and Indian culture. Narayan himself bears many problems so he was deeply rooted in his writings. We can see the great coordination of his hand and mind in whatever he has written related to his experience. The objectives of this paper are to analysis the
R.K Narayan‟s social philosophy and his childhood impact over his writings. Swami and Friends was the first book which based on his childhood incidents or it is semi autobiographical novel. It was very famous episode in “Malgudi Days” tv serial. Through his novels one can know about the real situation of women, in the novel “The Guide” Narayan portraits the picture of women through the character of Rosie. She is the character who fights between the traditional norms and liberation. Narayan‟s women were shy, they feel guilt if they protest in favor of theirs rights.
R.K Narayan was the keen observer of the 20th century society, this is the reason, and we can see the different elements of social norms in his writings. His psychological phenomena can be seen in his works and writings because through his writings he has incarnation of true meaning of Indian life and Indian culture. Narayan himself bears many problems so that he was deep rooted with his writings. We can see the great coordination of his hand and mind whatever he has written totally related to his experience. The objectives of this paper are to analysis the
R.K Narayan‟s social philosophy and his childhood impact over his writings. Swami and Friends was the first book which based on his childhood incidents or it is semi autobiographical novel. It was very famous episode in “Malgudi Days” tv serial. Through his novels one can know about the real situation of women, in the novel “The Guide” Narayan portraits the picture of women through the character of Rosie. She is the character who fights between the traditional norms and liberation. Narayan‟s women were shy, they feel guilt if they protest in favor of theirs rights.
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R.K. Narayan's literary works are deeply rooted in the realistic portrayal of everyday life, capturing the nuances of ordinary people against the backdrop of the social, economic, political, and religious conditions of his time. Narayan's personal background, growing up in a middle-class family, likely informed his keen observations of society, allowing him to depict the era he lived in with authenticity.
Narayan's down-to-earth nature and keen sense of observation were indeed inspired by the societal circumstances of his time. His writings often reflect the challenges and aspirations of the common people, offering insights into the human condition within the context of a changing society.
Moreover, Narayan's themes in both his novels and short stories often draw from historical contexts, providing readers with a rich tapestry of ordinary events and experiences that resonate deeply with the readers. Through his works, Narayan not only captured the essence of his time but also offered timeless insights into the human experience, making him a revered figure in Indian literature.
He obtained his bachelor's degree from the University of Mysore. He is famous for his fictional writings, but he did not start his published writing journey with a work of fiction. His first publication was a book review of the Development of Maritime Laws of 17th-Century England. Later, he worked as a short story writer for a local newspaper. Along with writing for local newspapers and magazines, Narayan was also working on his first novel "Swami and Friends" and finally completed this novel in 1930. He has also started his own publishing house, "Indian Thought Publications," in 1942 in Mysore. He was also nominated as a member of RajyaSabha, the Upper House of Indian Parliament, in 1980 also for RajyaSabha for his extraordinary contributions to literature. The legendary writing career of R.K. Narayan came to an end with his final book "Grandmother's Tale" in 1992. R.K. Narayan died on May 13, 2001, at 94 in Chennai.
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"A STUDY ON FAMOUS INDIAN WRITER R.K NARAYAN IN INDIA", International Journal of Science & Engineering Development Research (www.ijrti.org), ISSN:2455-2631, Vol.9, Issue 3, page no.721 - 725, March-2024, Available :http://www.ijrti.org/papers/IJRTI2403099.pdf
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