Description
R.K. Narayan's poignant novel, 'The English Teacher,' invites readers into the life of Krishna, an English lecturer in the idyllic town of Malgudi. Initially content with his solitary academic pursuits, Krishna's world is transformed when he is married and soon after reunited with his beloved wife, Susila, and their young daughter. This profound connection awakens in him a depth of love and a sense of purpose he never anticipated, challenging his previously held beliefs about life and happiness. Through Krishna's journey, Narayan masterfully explores themes of love, family, loss, and the unexpected ways in which life's greatest lessons are often learned outside the classroom.
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paperback
Vintage
Published Jul 25, 2012
238 pages
ISBN: 9780345803825
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First Published
1945
Language
eng
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