MAPPING MALGUDI: AN IN-DEPTH ANALYSIS OF R.K. NARAYAN'S 'THE GUIDE' AND ITS CINEMATIC ADAPTATION AS A REFLECTION OF NATION-SPACE

International Journal of Development Research

Volume: 
13
Article ID: 
27271
6 pages
Research Article

MAPPING MALGUDI: AN IN-DEPTH ANALYSIS OF R.K. NARAYAN'S 'THE GUIDE' AND ITS CINEMATIC ADAPTATION AS A REFLECTION OF NATION-SPACE

Banazeer Banu, G. and Dr. S. Gunasekaran

Abstract: 

This critical study delves into the intricate interplay of literary and cinematic representations of R.K. Narayan's iconic novel, "The Guide" (1958), within the nation-space of Malgudi. Through a comprehensive analysis, it examines how the transition from page to screen influences and reflects the socio-cultural dynamics of a burgeoning post-colonial India. The study explores themes of identity, spirituality, and social transformation in both the written and cinematic narrative, shedding light on how the cinematic adaptation captures the essence of Malgudi as a microcosm of the larger Indian society.

DOI: 
https://doi.org/10.37118/ijdr.27271.10.2023
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