Description
In the bustling town of Malgudi, Margayya begins his journey as a humble moneylender, offering financial counsel from beneath the shade of a banyan tree. Through shrewd dealings and an uncanny knack for managing wealth, he gradually ascends from obscurity to become the most prosperous man in the village. This novel masterfully chronicles the exhilarating rise and inevitable fall of a man consumed by his pursuit of financial success. R.K. Narayan's signature wit and keen observation of human nature illuminate the timeless themes of ambition, prosperity, and the often-unforeseen consequences of wealth.
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paperback
Indian Thoughts Publications
Published Jan 1, 2012
218 pages
ISBN: 9788185986050
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First Published
1953
Language
eng
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