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The plot revolves around the life of an Indian printer named Nataraj, who lives in a huge ancestral house in Malgudi, a fictional town in south India. He leads a contented lifestyle, with a circle of friends, including a poet, a journalist named Sen, and his sole employee, Sastri.
- R. K. Narayan
- 1961
- Meet Nataraj
- A New Visitor
- A Forceful Tenant
- A Visit to Mempi
- The Talk and The Summons
- The Dog, The Forester and Rangi
- A Visitor from Mempi
- The Poet’S Celebration
- The Big Reveal and Confrontation
- The Last Attempt
Nataraj owns a printing shop on Market road in Malgudi. He is a popular man and his business is flourishing enough that he does not need to rent a front room of his shop which for many is an object of envy. He is helped by his colleague Sastri and Kandan (Binder). He is also on the best terms with his neighbour who also runs a printing shop and own...
Sastri had to leave early that day to attend puja at his house on Vinayak Street. The printing of new KJ Drinks’ cards was to be moved to its second colouring and Nataraj was handed the task by him. Inside the shop, the usual cast was immersed in their own work. The poet was busy with his monosyllabic poetry and Sen was busy critiquing the 3 Five Y...
Even though Nataraj is irked by the bullying ways of Vasu he cannot prevent him from moving into the attic of his shop. Clearing all the junk and old scrap paper, Vasu is meticulous with giving the attic a makeover. He is staying in it till the time he gets a new Bungalow in New Extension area of Malgudi. Vasu is often absent from the place but whe...
Nataraj was going over the details of the wedding invitation of the adjournment lawyer’s daughter when Vasu dropped at the shop in his jeep. He coerced Nataraj to hop into the jeep and drove off, leaving the lawyer stranded in the shop. Nataraj was scared that he was being abducted. Vasu calmed him down telling him about the Mempi forest. They were...
Finally, gathering enough courage and composure, Nataraj sat with Vasu to discuss his stay. Vasu was rude as ever but Nataraj politely asked about if he had arranged for a new place of accommodation. Vasu declined and counter questioned his intentions. Nataraj lied to him saying he had a relative who needed the attic space. Vasu took the entire con...
A couple of weeks rolled off when Nataraj had a new visitor at his shop. It was the septuagenarian that he used to meet on his morning strolls. His grandson Ramu’s dog had been shot in the streets and he was enquiring about the shooter. He knew Sastri and Sastri told him about Vasu. Nataraj tried to settle the passions and offered to buy a new dog ...
One lazy afternoon, Nataraj saw a familiar face enter his shop for the first time. It was Muthu, the teashop owner of Mempi village. Remembering all his help, Nataraj offered him money for tea and buns but he felt discomfited by the gesture. They continued their chat and it became clear that even people of Mempi was as irritated by Vasu as in Malgu...
Nataraj’s pet friend had finally finished his monosyllabic epic on Krishna and his wife Radha. The whole group was excited. They wanted to through a big gala around the festival to celebrate the launch of his epic. An astrologer was arranged and he fixed date in a month’s time. Meanwhile, the owner of KJ Drinks was growing impatient with his unfini...
It was all hands to the deck, Sastri, the poet and Nataraj were racing against time to finish the first printed copy of the book. They were half-sleep and tired but could not stop the work. The function was scheduled for the next day and all other arrangements had been made. There would be a speech form Municipal Chairman, dance from Rangi, music f...
Nataraj came back to his house with his wife and son. His friends: Muthu, Sen, poet and Dr Joshi also came to visit him. He told them about Vasu’s plane. They still had time before the procession started and decided to contact the Deputy Superintendent of Police who was the Sen’s friend. The DSP ordered an Inspector to accompany them to Vasu’s plac...
Jun 22, 2021 · The Man–Eater of Malgudi is a novel written by R. K. Narayan. Summary. The story rotates around the life of an Indian printer Nataraj who lives in a massive ancestral house in Malgudi, a fictional town in South India. Surrounded by Mempi hills, the beautiful town is tranquil and pleasing.
Oct 3, 2021 · The Man-Eater of Malgudi Summary. Natraj’ the Owner of Press. Natraj’s Family and His Ancestral House. Natraj’s Companions. Vasu’s Arrival. Aggressive Behaviour of Vasu. The Forest Officer’s Visit and Publications of His Book. Vasu’s Compulsion to Visit Mempi Village. Killing of the Tiger by Vasu.
Aug 5, 2013 · The man-eater of Malgudi. by. Narayan, R. K., 1906-. Publication date. 1961. Topics. Malgudi (India : Imaginary place) Publisher. New York, Viking Press.
What is the central theme of The Man-Eater of Malgudi? Is it the conflict between Nataraj and Vasu? Can "The Man-Eater of Malgudi" be interpreted as a moral tragedy?
May 1, 1993 · The Man-eater of Malgudi. R. K. Narayan. Penguin, May 1, 1993 - Fiction - 173 pages. Nataraj, owner of a small, friendly printing press in the enchanted city of Malgudi, has never been very...
