Swami and Friends
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| Swami and Friends | |
|---|---|
| Author(s) | R. K. Narayan |
| Country | India |
| Language | English |
| Genre(s) | Novel |
| Publisher | Hamilton |
| Publication date | 1935 |
| Media type | |
| ISBN | 9780099282273 |
| OCLC Number | 360179 |
| Followed by | The Bachelor of Arts |
Swami and Friends is the first of a trilogy of novels written by R. K. Narayan, a celebrated English language novelist from India. The novel, which is also Narayan's first, is set in pre-independence days in India, in a fictional town called Malgudi. The second book is The Bachelor of Arts and the third is The English Teacher.
A paperback edition was issued in Chicago by the University of Chicago Press in 1980 with ISBN 0-226-56829-6. Many other editions have been issued in other countries by several other publishers.
[edit] Plot introduction
Swami and Friends is the story of ten-year old Swaminathan, a boy full of innocence, wonder, and mischief, and his experiences growing up in the fictional town of Malgudi. He is a student at the British-established Albert Mission School, which stresses Christianity, English literature, and the value of education. Life changes dramatically for young Swami when Rajam - a symbol of colonial power - joins the school, and becomes his close friend.
[edit] Review
Swami and Friends - Book Review
