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| Original Title: | The English Teacher |
| ISBN: | 0099282283 (ISBN13: 9780099282280) |
| Edition Language: | English |
R.K. Narayan
Paperback | Pages: 279 pages Rating: 3.79 | 3484 Users | 209 Reviews
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| Title | : | The English Teacher |
| Author | : | R.K. Narayan |
| Book Format | : | Paperback |
| Book Edition | : | Anniversary Edition |
| Pages | : | Pages: 279 pages |
| Published | : | August 2nd 2001 by Vintage Classics (first published October 1st 1945) |
| Categories | : | Fiction. Cultural. India. Asian Literature. Indian Literature. Classics |
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As always with Narayan, the writing is a joy to read. The prose flows smoothly, the descriptions come to life and dialogue reads as true. I liked the story too (I won't spoil it by giving it away) but the metaphysical aspects were not believable and once I reached that part of the book, it became a bit heavy-going. Some authors, especially South American ones like Gabriel Garcia Marquez and Jorge Amado, have such a touch writing magical realism that you automatically accept those aspects as credible. Narayan didn't have that ability, and, in an effort to distinguish the dialogue between the living and the dead, he over-wrote the latter's speech which that character would not have uttered when living. Of the four Narayan books that I've just read (in chronological order), this one is by far the fullest and most full of story, rather than detailing a very small episode in life. However, it is also supposed to be the most autobiographical and given the un-believability of the metaphysical aspects of the story, I can only give a slightly-amused sidelong, raised eyebrow look and say 'Really?' Read July 2009Rating Epithetical Books The English Teacher
Ratings: 3.79 From 3484 Users | 209 ReviewsEvaluation Epithetical Books The English Teacher
Public toilets in India always leave me breathless, with relief and also with lack of air. They also bring to mind the subtle differences between oft misused words such as available and accessibile, by virtue of being inaccessible even when they are available, which is not very often. A curious peek inside one transports the most hardened hearts and most insensitive noses to a well-stocked chemistry lab paying olfactory tribute to Messrs Haber & Bosch. On certain busy days, I'm told one canThey say time is the best healer but time never heals. It may blur memories or emotions but its NEVER heals. When we suffer the tragic loss of a near and dear one, it is impossible to forget that person, no matter how many years pass by. Thats why i say time never heals but it helps us to put memories and emotions into a small box at the back of our mind. As time passes we open that box sometimes and rummage through the memories and emotions. I guess that's just how the human mind works and
Krishna, a lecturer in Albert Mission College, Malgudi is the protagonist of the novel. He is in hostel with Rangappa, the philosophy teacher and Gopal taking mathematics. His chief is Mr Brown.His senior in college is Gajapathy, Asst. Prof. of English.His father suggests to fix up a house on rent and start his life with his wife, Sushila and the new born baby.House has been fixed. His wife and mother arrive. He is very fond of his wife. Both daughter-in-law and mother-in-law are in good terms.
This was a fairly simple book to read, once I got myself into it. It is compelling and interesting, but it wasn't until I reached the final paragraph that I felt it was truly beautiful.
A different take on Spirituality. While i was reading this book, i got typhoid, which was really strange(not sure if that is the right word to use here) since the teacher's wife in the novel was down with typhoid too and she dies. I gave up reading this book right away after getting to know that i was down with typhoid.Part of me giving such low ratings is due to this. Its too much of coincidence. I dont know what made me to take up the book again.Well, i have finished it . It was a light read.
I found 'English Teacher' quite different from R.K.Narayan's other works. It may be because this one is more serious and deals with the spiritual side. It is a poignant narration of how the loss of a loved one(for Krishna, the protagonist) or from constantly waiting for death to deciding to live life more fully(for the schoolmaster) changes the course of life.
This is the most beautiful work of the author so far.The characters are so moving, the theme so modern and classy at the same time; the quirks of being an English teacher in an Indian college; the discussion on the education system; the true nature of being human; the uniqueness and the beauty of life seen in a child; the transparent love between a husband and a wife; the caring nature of parents; work and the salary system; the supernatural beliefs; the uniqueness of the other world - death and
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