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| Original Title: | The English Teacher |
| ISBN: | 0099282283 (ISBN13: 9780099282280) |
| Edition Language: | English |
R.K. Narayan
Paperback | Pages: 279 pages Rating: 3.79 | 3484 Users | 209 Reviews
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| Title | : | The English Teacher |
| Author | : | R.K. Narayan |
| Book Format | : | Paperback |
| Book Edition | : | Anniversary Edition |
| Pages | : | Pages: 279 pages |
| Published | : | August 2nd 2001 by Vintage Classics (first published October 1st 1945) |
| Categories | : | Fiction. Cultural. India. Asian Literature. Indian Literature. Classics |
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As always with Narayan, the writing is a joy to read. The prose flows smoothly, the descriptions come to life and dialogue reads as true. I liked the story too (I won't spoil it by giving it away) but the metaphysical aspects were not believable and once I reached that part of the book, it became a bit heavy-going. Some authors, especially South American ones like Gabriel Garcia Marquez and Jorge Amado, have such a touch writing magical realism that you automatically accept those aspects as credible. Narayan didn't have that ability, and, in an effort to distinguish the dialogue between the living and the dead, he over-wrote the latter's speech which that character would not have uttered when living. Of the four Narayan books that I've just read (in chronological order), this one is by far the fullest and most full of story, rather than detailing a very small episode in life. However, it is also supposed to be the most autobiographical and given the un-believability of the metaphysical aspects of the story, I can only give a slightly-amused sidelong, raised eyebrow look and say 'Really?' Read July 2009Rating Appertaining To Books The English Teacher
Ratings: 3.79 From 3484 Users | 209 ReviewsAssess Appertaining To Books The English Teacher
An intensely spiritual book, the transition in the narrator's life from being a bachelor to moving on to a happy married life...and the consequent death of his wife is heart touching. A particularly moving part of the story is the description of the day when his wife dies. The way he seeks to find her presence in his surroundings.. his supernatural encounters.. the innocence of his daughter... the most insignificant details are perfect and in sync with the storyline. This book is nothing short
Have you read any work by R.K.Narayan?The English Teacher by R.K.Narayan is really a great novel.This novel is dedicated to Narayan's wife Rajam.Is not only autobiographical but also poignant in it's intensity of feeling.Narayan has painted this plot with protagonist krishna.Story plot is woven around his experiences in his life & his quest for inner peace and self development..Krishna was an English professor and his wife Susila is a home maker.He loves his wife so much that even after her
A gem of a book. Elegant prose. It tells the story of Krishnan's grief over the loss of his wife and his desperate attempts to commune with her beyond the grave. On another level, it explores what gives meaning to work. Krishnan's lack lustre role as an English teacher is contrasted with the passionate commitment of the poor school master who runs a preschool for the neighborhood children. Teachers of literature would be able to identify with the exhilaration of seeking to enthuse students about
They say time is the best healer but time never heals. It may blur memories or emotions but its NEVER heals. When we suffer the tragic loss of a near and dear one, it is impossible to forget that person, no matter how many years pass by. Thats why i say time never heals but it helps us to put memories and emotions into a small box at the back of our mind. As time passes we open that box sometimes and rummage through the memories and emotions. I guess that's just how the human mind works and
The book is semi autobiographical in nature and deals with life of an English teacher with a young daughter whose wife suddenly dies from typhoid. The plot is a good insight into the social customs and general life in a small town in India in early 1930s. The author also challenges the traditional teaching pedagogy and makes a strong pitch for reforms. Average read
I found 'English Teacher' quite different from R.K.Narayan's other works. It may be because this one is more serious and deals with the spiritual side. It is a poignant narration of how the loss of a loved one(for Krishna, the protagonist) or from constantly waiting for death to deciding to live life more fully(for the schoolmaster) changes the course of life.
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