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| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:Author
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| gptkbp:adaptation |
gptkb:Film_adaptations
gptkb:Swami_and_Friends_(film) gptkb:The_Guide_(film) Television adaptations Film adaptations of his works Malgudi Days (TV series) |
| gptkbp:adaptations |
Film adaptations of his works
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| gptkbp:associated_with |
gptkb:Malgudi
Indian English literature |
| gptkbp:award |
gptkb:Padma_Bhushan
gptkb:AC_Benson_Medal |
| gptkbp:awarded_for |
gptkb:Padma_Bhushan
gptkb:AC_Benson_Medal |
| gptkbp:awards |
gptkb:literary_award
gptkb:R._K._Narayan_Award_for_Literature gptkb:Sahitya_Akademi_Award gptkb:Padma_Bhushan gptkb:AC_Benson_Medal |
| gptkbp:biography |
R. K. Narayan: A Biography
R. K. Narayan: The Early Years |
| gptkbp:birth_date |
1906-10-10
October 10, 1906 |
| gptkbp:birth_place |
gptkb:Madras,_India
gptkb:Madras |
| gptkbp:born |
October 10, 1906
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| gptkbp:born_in |
gptkb:Madras,_India
gptkb:Madras |
| gptkbp:born_on |
October 10, 1906
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| gptkbp:character |
gptkb:Muni
gptkb:Narayana gptkb:Dr._S._R._K._Narayan gptkb:The_Dark_Room's_Raju gptkb:The_Dark_Room's_Savitri gptkb:The_Vendor_of_Sweets'_Jagan gptkb:The_Vendor_of_Sweets'_Raju gptkb:Malgudi gptkb:Raju Swami Mrs. Rao The Bachelor of Arts' Chandran The Bachelor of Arts' Malathi The Bachelor of Arts' Raju The English Teacher's Krishna The English Teacher's Nirmala The English Teacher's Raju The Financial Expert's Krishnan The Financial Expert's Raju The Financial Expert's Rukmini The Guide's Gaffur The Guide's Raju The Guide's Rosie The Vendor of Sweets' Mali |
| gptkbp:characteristic |
Everyday life
Ordinary people Malgudi as a fictional town |
| gptkbp:child |
gptkb:V._S._Narayan
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| gptkbp:children |
gptkb:K._R._Narayan
gptkb:Vasudev_Narayan One daughter Hema Narayan K. R. Narayanaswamy |
| gptkbp:collaborated_with |
gptkb:Graham_Greene
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| gptkbp:contemporary |
gptkb:Ismat_Chughtai
gptkb:Mulk_Raj_Anand |
| gptkbp:contributed_to |
Indian culture
Indian society |
| gptkbp:contribution |
gptkb:Novels
Literary criticism Essays Indian English literature Short fiction Popularizing Indian English literature |
| gptkbp:created |
Malgudi, a fictional town
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| gptkbp:created_character |
gptkb:Nagaraj
gptkb:Malgudi Swami |
| gptkbp:cultural_impact |
Portrayal of Indian life
|
| gptkbp:death_date |
2001-05-13
May 13, 2001 |
| gptkbp:death_place |
gptkb:Chennai,_India
gptkb:Chennai |
| gptkbp:died |
May 13, 2001
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| gptkbp:died_in |
gptkb:2001
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| gptkbp:died_on |
May 13, 2001
|
| gptkbp:editor |
gptkb:The_Hindu
|
| gptkbp:editorial_focus |
gptkb:The_Hindu
|
| gptkbp:education |
gptkb:University_of_Mysore
gptkb:Loyola_College,_Chennai gptkb:Loyola_College |
| gptkbp:family |
Married to Rajam Narayan
|
| gptkbp:famous_for |
Creating the fictional town of Malgudi
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| gptkbp:famous_quote |
“ The world is full of stories, and stories can change the world.”
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| gptkbp:fellow |
gptkb:Royal_Society_of_Literature
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| gptkbp:first_published |
gptkb:Swami_and_Friends
Swami and Friends (1935) |
| gptkbp:first_short_story_collection |
Malgudi Days (1943)
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| gptkbp:genre |
gptkb:Novels
gptkb:Fiction gptkb:novel gptkb:short_story Short stories |
| gptkbp:has_a_literary_style_that |
combines realism and fantasy
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| gptkbp:has_a_street_named_after_him |
R. K. Narayan Road in Bangalore
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| gptkbp:has_child |
Hema Narayan
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| gptkbp:has_influenced |
many contemporary writers
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| gptkbp:has_inspired |
Numerous adaptations in film and television
|
| gptkbp:has_legacy |
inspiring future generations of writers
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| gptkbp:has_received |
international acclaim
|
| gptkbp:has_written |
gptkb:short_stories
gptkb:novels essays travelogues |
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
R. K. Narayan
|
| gptkbp:influence |
Indian literature
|
| gptkbp:influenced |
gptkb:Arundhati_Roy
gptkb:Kiran_Desai gptkb:Vikram_Seth gptkb:Salman_Rushdie gptkb:Chetan_Bhagat gptkb:Jhumpa_Lahiri gptkb:Kiran_Nagarkar gptkb:Subramania_Bharati gptkb:R._K._Laxman Indian literature R. K. Narayan's works are studied in schools. |
| gptkbp:influenced_artists |
Postcolonial literature
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| gptkbp:influenced_by |
gptkb:M._K._Gandhi
gptkb:James_Joyce gptkb:Mark_Twain gptkb:Mahatma_Gandhi |
| gptkbp:inspiration |
Indian culture
Personal experiences Indian mythology Indian society Indian culture and society Everyday life in India His hometown of Malgudi |
| gptkbp:inspired |
Indian literature
Indian writers |
| gptkbp:is_a_member_of |
gptkb:Royal_Society_of_Literature
gptkb:Indian_Academy_of_Letters |
| gptkbp:is_associated_with |
Indian literature
Indian English literature |
| gptkbp:is_celebrated_for |
His essays
His novels His contributions to short stories depicting Indian life |
| gptkbp:is_featured_in |
literary anthologies
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| gptkbp:is_known_for |
gptkb:Malgudi
humor and satire Character-driven narratives Exploration of Indian culture Simple and humorous writing style simple and lucid style |
| gptkbp:is_married_to |
Rajam Narayan
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| gptkbp:is_often_compared_to |
other Indian authors
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| gptkbp:is_remembered_for |
His storytelling ability
his contribution to literature His vivid characters His portrayal of everyday life in India |
| gptkbp:known_for |
gptkb:cultural_identity
gptkb:Symbolism gptkb:Swami_and_Friends gptkb:Character_development gptkb:Realism gptkb:Social_issues gptkb:dialogue gptkb:Social_hierarchy gptkb:Malgudi_Days gptkb:The_Guide gptkb:Character_arcs Emotional depth Humor Imagery Social commentary Short stories Literary style Philosophical themes Conflict resolution Family dynamics Narrative style Literary contributions Moral dilemmas Community life Cultural commentary Everyday life Human relationships Social satire Philosophical insights Narrative techniques Tradition vs modernity Character-driven stories Cultural reflections Narrative voice Plot structure Life in India |
| gptkbp:language |
English
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| gptkbp:legacy |
Global recognition
Literary awards Cultural representation Influence on future writers Influence on writers Adaptations in media |
| gptkbp:literary_movement |
gptkb:Modernism
Indian literature Indian literature in English Indian English Literature |
| gptkbp:nationality |
Indian
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| gptkbp:notable_authors |
gptkb:The_Hindu
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| gptkbp:notable_character |
gptkb:Narayana
gptkb:Dr._R._K._Narayan gptkb:The_Dark_Room's_Raghunath gptkb:The_Dark_Room's_Savitri gptkb:The_Man-Eater_of_Malgudi's_Inspector gptkb:The_Vendor_of_Sweets'_Jagan gptkb:Dr._K._R._Narayan gptkb:Malgudi gptkb:Raju Swami Swami's mother Mrs. Raju Mrs. Rao The Bachelor of Arts' Chandran The English Teacher's Krishna The English Teacher's Leela The Financial Expert's Krishnan The Financial Expert's Malathi The Grandmother's Tale's Grandfather The Grandmother's Tale's Grandmother The Guide's Gaffur The Guide's Raju The Guide's Rosie The Man-Eater of Malgudi's Nataraj The Painter of Signs' M. R. Narayan The Painter of Signs' M. R. Narayan's wife The Vendor of Sweets' Mali The World of Nagaraj's Nagaraj The World of Nagaraj's Nataraj The Financial Expert's Nataraj The Painter of Signs' M. R. K. Narayan |
| gptkbp:notable_themes |
gptkb:resolutions
gptkb:Dreams gptkb:Hope gptkb:Joy gptkb:Loss gptkb:Love gptkb:Nature gptkb:Ambition gptkb:religion gptkb:conflict gptkb:Education gptkb:friendship gptkb:identity gptkb:community gptkb:tradition gptkb:Courage gptkb:wisdom gptkb:philosophy Economics Politics Suffering Family dynamics Human relationships Cultural conflicts Tradition vs modernity Social issues in India |
| gptkbp:notable_work |
gptkb:Swami_and_Friends
gptkb:A_Tiger_for_Malgudi gptkb:The_Vendor_of_Sweets gptkb:A_Horse_and_Two_Goats gptkb:The_Man-Eater_of_Malgudi gptkb:The_Best_of_R._K._Narayan gptkb:The_Complete_Works_of_R._K._Narayan gptkb:The_Guide_(film_adaptation) gptkb:The_Malgudi_Schooldays gptkb:The_Painter_of_Signs gptkb:The_Talkative_Man gptkb:The_World_of_Nagaraj gptkb:Malgudi_Days gptkb:The_English_Teacher gptkb:The_Guide gptkb:The_Guide_(novel) The Dark Room The Bachelor of Arts The Financial Expert The Grandmother's Tale The Woman of My Life The Malgudi Days (TV series) |
| gptkbp:occupation |
gptkb:playwright
gptkb:short_stories gptkb:Novelist |
| gptkbp:place_of_birth |
gptkb:Madras,_India
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| gptkbp:place_of_death |
gptkb:Chennai,_India
gptkb:Mysore,_India |
| gptkbp:posthumous_recognition |
Literary awards and honors
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| gptkbp:published |
First novel in 1935
Last novel in 1994 |
| gptkbp:published_in |
gptkb:The_New_Yorker
gptkb:The_Hindu |
| gptkbp:received |
gptkb:Sahitya_Akademi_Award
gptkb:Padma_Bhushan gptkb:AC_Benson_Medal |
| gptkbp:set_in |
gptkb:Malgudi
|
| gptkbp:setting |
gptkb:Malgudi
|
| gptkbp:spouse |
Rajam Narayan
|
| gptkbp:style |
Humorous
Realistic Simple and direct Humorous and satirical |
| gptkbp:theme |
gptkb:cultural_identity
gptkb:Social_issues Everyday life Human relationships Indian society Tradition vs modernity |
| gptkbp:themes |
gptkb:Social_issues
Human relationships Tradition vs modernity |
| gptkbp:translated_into |
gptkb:The_Ramayana
gptkb:The_Mahabharata Multiple languages multiple languages |
| gptkbp:was_a_pioneer_in |
Indian English literature
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| gptkbp:was_educated_at |
gptkb:University_of_Mysore
gptkb:Loyola_College |
| gptkbp:was_influenced_by |
gptkb:James_Joyce
gptkb:Mark_Twain |
| gptkbp:was_influenced_by_indian_folklore |
gptkb:Yes
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| gptkbp:was_influenced_by_indian_mythology |
gptkb:Yes
|
| gptkbp:was_known_for_his_use_of_humor |
gptkb:Yes
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| gptkbp:was_known_for_his_use_of_irony |
gptkb:Yes
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| gptkbp:was_known_for_his_use_of_satire |
gptkb:Yes
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| gptkbp:website |
http://www.rknarayan.com
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| gptkbp:writing_style |
Simple and direct
Simple and humorous |
| gptkbp:writings |
Pioneering Indian English literature
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| gptkbp:written_in |
English
|
| gptkbp:wrote |
gptkb:The_Woman_Who_Knew_Too_Much
gptkb:Swami_and_Friends gptkb:The_Complete_Short_Stories_of_R._K._Narayan gptkb:The_Guide:_A_Novel gptkb:The_Man_Who_Knew_Too_Little:_A_Novel gptkb:The_Man_Who_Knew_Too_Much:_A_Novel gptkb:The_Man_Who_Knew_Too_Much:_A_Novel_Collection gptkb:The_Man_Who_Knew_Too_Much:_A_Short_Story_Collection gptkb:The_Man_Who_Knew_Too_Much gptkb:The_Man_Who_Knew_Too_Little gptkb:The_Vendor_of_Sweets gptkb:A_Horse_and_Two_Goats gptkb:The_Man-Eater_of_Malgudi gptkb:The_Best_of_R._K._Narayan gptkb:The_Guide_(film_adaptation) gptkb:The_Malgudi_Schooldays gptkb:The_Painter_of_Signs gptkb:The_Talkative_Man gptkb:The_World_of_Nagaraj gptkb:The_Ramayana:_A_Shortened_Modern_Prose_Version_of_the_Indian_Epic gptkb:The_Little_Man gptkb:Malgudi_Days gptkb:The_English_Teacher gptkb:The_Guide gptkb:The_Doctor's_Wife The Dark Room The Bachelor of Arts The Financial Expert The Grandmother's Tale The Missing Person The Blind Dog The Doctor's Word The Snake-Song The Woman of My Life Grandmother's Tale The Man Who Knew Too Little: A Collection of Short Stories The Man Who Knew Too Much: A Short Story Anthology and Novel Anthology The Man Who Knew Too Little: A Short Story Collection and Novel Collection The Grandmother's Tale: A Short Story The Malgudi Days: A Collection of Short Stories The Man Who Knew Too Little: A Novel Anthology The Man Who Knew Too Little: A Novel Collection The Man Who Knew Too Little: A Short Story The Man Who Knew Too Much: A Collection of Novels The Man Who Knew Too Much: A Novel Anthology The Man Who Knew Too Much: A Short Story The Man Who Knew Too Much: A Short Story Anthology The Man Who Knew Too Little: A Collection of Short Stories and Novels and Anthologies The Man Who Knew Too Little: A Short Story Collection The Man Who Knew Too Little: A Short Story Anthology and Novel Anthology The Mahabharata: A Shortened Modern Prose Version of the Indian Epic The Man Who Knew Too Little: A Collection of Novels The Man Who Knew Too Little: A Collection of Short Stories and Novels The Man Who Knew Too Little: A Short Story Anthology The Man Who Knew Too Much: A Short Story Collection and Novel Collection The Man Who Knew Too Little: A Collection of Short Stories and Novels and Anthologies and Anthologies The Man Who Knew Too Much: A Collection of Short Stories and Novels The Man Who Knew Too Much: A Collection of Short Stories and Novels and Anthologies and Anthologies The Man Who Knew Too Much: A Collection of Short Stories The Man Who Knew Too Much: A Collection of Short Stories and Novels and Anthologies |
| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:literary_award
gptkb:Bharat_Ratna gptkb:Padma_Shri |
| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
4
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