R.K. Narayan
https://www.britannica.com/biography/R-K-Narayan
The following page provides helpful context for Narayan's life and work.
The Question and Answer section for The Vendor of Sweets is a great resource to ask questions, find answers, and discuss the novel.
The conflict between Mali and Jagan, contains another major theme in the form of cultural tension. After quitting his school studies, Mali becomes fixated on the idea of coming to America. After he travels there and returns, he appears to have...
Th early part of the book introduces Jagan and characterizes him as a hard worker. It also shows the complexity of his personality, as he is a devout follower of Gandhi, but still enjoys making and saving money. An example of this would be Jagan's...
Who do you mean by "Sait"?