October 10th marks the birthday of one of India’s most revered and celebrated authors of all times- Rasipuram Krishnaswami Iyer Narayanaswami, also known as RK Narayan. The author who was inspired by the simple things in and around him in South India, where he grew up, was one of the very first authors to write Indian literature in English and showcase the Indian culture to the western world.
His works have been transcended across generations and you would find a copy of his best works for children in almost every household. His books help to look at the simpler things in life and this narrative style was simply unparalleled. We ‘ve listed the best works of RK Narayan that you must get your kids to read.
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