The Guide: A Novel

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gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:novel
gptkbp:adaptation gptkb:television_series
gptkb:theatre
gptkb:film
Critically acclaimed
gptkbp:author gptkb:R._K._Narayan
gptkbp:awards gptkb:None
gptkbp:character_arc Raju's journey
Raju's redemption arc
gptkbp:character_development Raju's transformation
gptkbp:character_relationships Selfishness
Raju and Rosie
Raju vs. society
gptkbp:climax Raju's decision to become a holy man
gptkbp:conflict Internal conflict
Man vs. self
gptkbp:country gptkb:India
gptkbp:critical_reception Positive
gptkbp:cultural_impact Influenced Indian literature
gptkbp:cultural_significance Represents Indian society
gptkbp:genre gptkb:Author
gptkbp:historical_context Post-colonial India
gptkbp:influenced_artists Inspired future writers
gptkbp:influences Indian culture
gptkbp:inspiration R. K. Narayan's experiences
gptkbp:is_motivated_by Desire for acceptance
Search for identity
gptkbp:is_symbolic_of Guide as a metaphor
gptkbp:isbn 978-0-14-303965-3
gptkbp:language English
gptkbp:main_character gptkb:municipality
gptkb:Raju
gptkbp:mood Reflective
gptkbp:motif gptkb:Travel
gptkbp:narrative_style Third-person
Foreshadowing
Omniscient
Simple prose
gptkbp:notable_quote nan
gptkbp:page_count gptkb:television_series
gptkbp:plot Linear
gptkbp:published_year gptkb:1958
gptkbp:publisher gptkb:Vikas_Publishing_House
gptkbp:reader_demographic Adults
gptkbp:release_year gptkb:1965
gptkbp:resolution Raju's sacrifice
gptkbp:setting gptkb:India
Mid-20th century
gptkbp:symbolism The river
gptkbp:theme gptkb:Redemption
gptkbp:themes Existentialism
Love and sacrifice
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:R._K._Narayan
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