1. Name: kalani jalpa H.
Paper: R.K.Narayan as a
writer
Year: 2011-12
Semester: 4
Roll no: 11
Submitted to: The
Department of English

2. “Under The Banyan Tree” by R.K.Narayan’s short
stories

3. A collection of 28 short
stories
Published in 1985
Demonstrate the
warmth, humor and
simplicity
Narayan’s trademarks
Around fictional Malgudi
Aptly depicts the
scenario of the stories and
the village

4.  Collection from India’s foremost story teller
R.K.Narayan
 ‘ Nambi’ a unique character created by Narayan
 Mesmeric ability to fascinate his audience
 Lifestyle of the villagers with nitty-gritty
Conclusion
The life in Narayan’s stories consists largely of
people doing just what they and their ancestors
have been doing for hundreds of years.