{"product_id":"waiting-for-the-mahatma-by-rk-narayan","title":"Waiting For The Mahatma by RK Narayan [rare books] [same cover] [old edition]","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"132\" data-end=\"1002\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"132\" data-end=\"151\"\u003eBook Summary\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"151\" data-end=\"154\"\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"154\" data-end=\"179\"\u003eWaiting for the Mahatma\u003c\/em\u003e (1955) is a novel by R.K. Narayan set in the fictional South Indian town of Malgudi during India’s struggle for independence. The story follows Sriram, a somewhat naïve and self-absorbed young man, whose comfortable life is disrupted when he falls in love with Bharati, a devout follower of Mahatma Gandhi. Through Bharati and his involvement in the Quit India Movement, Sriram is drawn into the freedom struggle and gradually matures, though his motivations often remain tied to his desire for Bharati rather than true political conviction. Gandhi himself appears in the novel, serving as a moral compass and symbol of India’s changing identity. Narayan blends gentle humor with political and emotional complexity, portraying the tension between personal desires and national duty in a subtle, character-driven narrative.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1009\" data-end=\"1749\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1009\" data-end=\"1032\"\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1032\" data-end=\"1035\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1035\" data-end=\"1051\"\u003eR.K. Narayan\u003c\/strong\u003e (1906–2001) was one of India’s most celebrated English-language novelists, known for his vivid storytelling and the creation of the fictional town of Malgudi, which serves as the setting for many of his works. His writing is marked by simplicity, gentle irony, and deep insight into middle-class Indian life. Narayan’s notable works include \u003cem data-start=\"1393\" data-end=\"1412\"\u003eSwami and Friends\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem data-start=\"1414\" data-end=\"1425\"\u003eThe Guide\u003c\/em\u003e, and \u003cem data-start=\"1431\" data-end=\"1457\"\u003eThe Man-Eater of Malgudi\u003c\/em\u003e. He was nominated for the Nobel Prize in Literature multiple times and was honored with the Padma Vibhushan, India’s second-highest civilian award. Narayan’s works have had a lasting influence on Indian literature and have helped introduce Indian life and values to readers around the world.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Clapping Pages","offers":[{"title":"Used","offer_id":45255612301498,"sku":"354HDDYIP-Used","price":19.0,"currency_code":"AED","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0713\/5576\/0826\/files\/wwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwww_399032c5-9b26-49ab-a050-529fa7996bf8.jpg?v=1761066645","url":"https:\/\/clappingpages.com\/products\/waiting-for-the-mahatma-by-rk-narayan","provider":"Clapping Pages","version":"1.0","type":"link"}