Talkative man a novel

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Narayan, R. K., 1906-2001
Format: Books Print Book
Language:English
Published: New York, N.Y., U.S.A. : Viking, 1987, c1986.
Edition:1st American ed.
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Item Description:"Elisabeth Sifton books."
Physical Description:123 p. ; 22 cm.
ISBN:0670813419
Author Notes:R. K. Narayan was born Rasipuram Krishnaswami Narayanaswami in Madras, India on October 10, 1906. He graduated from Maharaja College of Mysore with a B.A. degree in 1930. He attempted to teach for a bit but then switched to writing full time.

His first book, Swami and Friends, was published in Britain in 1935. During his lifetime, he wrote more than 30 novels and hundreds of short stories. His other novels included The Bachelor of Arts, The Dark Room, The English Teacher, The Guide, The Financial Expert, The Man Eater of Malgudi, The Vendor of Sweets, and The World of Nagaraj. He was one of the first Indians to write in English and gain international recognition. He received numerous awards including the Padma Bhushan, India's highest prize. He died on May 13, 2001 at the age of 94.

(Bowker Author Biography)