Grateful To Life And Death

By R.K. Narayan

Book Overview

Grateful To Life And Death is a collection of short stories written by R.K. Narayan, a renowned Indian author. The book features a variety of stories that are set in the fictional town of Malgudi, which is a recurring setting in Narayan's works. The stories in Grateful To Life And Death explore themes such as love, loss, family, and the complexities of human relationships. Each story is unique and showcases Narayan's skillful storytelling and ability to capture the essence of everyday life in India. One of the standout stories in the book is ""The Edge"", which follows the life of a young boy named Ranga who dreams of becoming a wrestler. Another notable story is ""The Doctor's Word"", which tells the story of a doctor who must confront his own mortality while treating a patient. Overall, Grateful To Life And Death is a captivating and thought-provoking collection of stories that offer a glimpse into the rich cultural heritage of India. It is a must-read for fans of R.K. Narayan's work, as well as anyone interested in exploring the complexities of the human experience.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1258346397
• ISBN13: 9781258346393
• Release Date: May 2012
• Publisher: Literary Licensing, LLC
• Length: 216 Pages
• Weight: 1.01 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.0" x 9.0"