THE GUIDE BY R.K. NARAYAN
R.K. Narayan's fiction depicts the ordinary man's search for selfhood and the struggle he has to encounter on his way to self-realization. His novels are hilariously entertaining and spiritually edifying. The Guide reveals the Indian way of life and also the culture and tradition of India. R.K. Narayan has used typical Indian characters and Indian atmosphere to portray Indian culture. The main characters of this novel are Raju, Rosie and Marco. R.K. Narayan has given a true social picture of India through 'The Guide'.