The Guide

The Guide by Dr. S. Sen, is a critical study and guide for university students on R.K. Narayan’s famous novel of the same name. This is not the original novel, but an educational aid that provides a comprehensive summary, background, and critical analysis of R.K. Narayan’s novel The Guide for students preparing for examinations. The guide examines various aspects of Narayan’s novel, including themes (such as the transformation of Raju from a tourist to a spiritual guide), narrative techniques (double narration and flashback), character analysis (Rosie, Raju, Marco), and a discussion of critical problems associated with the work.