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R.K. Narayan (1906 -2001), a
well-known Indian writer in
English, was born in Chennai.
Most of his works are set in the
fictional town of Malgudi. His
famous works include Swami and
Friends, The English Teacher, The
Financial Expert, The Guide, The
Man-eater of Malgudi, The Vendor
of Sweets, Malgudi Days and The
Grandmother’s Tale. Narayan won
numerous awards and honours.
These include: Sahitya Akademi
Award for The Guide in 1958;
Padma Bhushan in 1964; and A.C.
Benson Medal by the Royal Society
of Literature in 1980. R.K.Laxman,
the famous cartoonist, is his
brother.