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The Bachelor of Arts [Paperback]

R.K. Narayan (Author)

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Publisher: Univ of Chicago Pr (1983)
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5.0 out of 5 stars A young man finding his place in India, April 22, 2004

Michael Bond (Shawnee, OK United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Bachelor of Arts (Phoenix Fiction Series) (Paperback)

I could identify with the main character as he completed his studies and began moving into the 'real' world. His spiritual journey, though not complete at the books end, was very interesting. The (paraphrased) line "they thought they were the first of their type and the last..", referring to his radical friends from his university days, struck a chord. We all slowly realize that our own well-used mold was indeed not broken after they made us. More followed. Alas, we all take our place in society and make the best of it.

Simply written and easy to read. I recommend it.

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4.0 out of 5 stars Its good... as always, October 9, 2003

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This review is from: The Bachelor of Arts (Phoenix Fiction Series) (Paperback)

I have read and liked R K Narayan's works in the past. I picked this one up just based on the fact that it was written by him. It was not recommended to me by anyone. And honestly i am so glad i did.
The main character is a student just out of undergrad and facing the decision of what ahead. In a very straight and simple manner Narayan portrays the character's struggles with choosing a career and then his foray into love. Its simple and yet extraordinary. BTW for those expecting a dramatic ending, don't. This book just ends. I had to turn the page to realise its finished :-)

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5.0 out of 5 stars A work of rare beauty, November 28, 2000

Manoj Nagulapally (Hanover, NH United States) - See all my reviews
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Probably the best work of RK Narayan, this novel has a beauty that transcends time and space. Its written in a simple and mellifluous style and yet, has an underlying profundity that is incomparable. Anyone can identify with Chandran, the protagonist as he goes through the emotions of love, hatred and detachment. And 'callous realism' - that one's for the ages. One can see RK Narayan, a true master at work in this novel.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Bachelor of Arts - Simply Simple
A book which effectively deals with realistic issues and perfect embodiment of simplicity and values is found in Bachelor of Arts. R. Read more

Published 4 months ago by Praveen Krishnan

5.0 out of 5 stars A Life's Story in 4 Parts
Narayan doesn't write anything poorly. He makes writing seem so easy. His sentence structure, dialog, and individual word choices initially seem almost too simplistic, yet they... Read more

Published 10 months ago by M. Frost

5.0 out of 5 stars The education of a melancholy bachelor
"The Bachelor of Arts" is the second of a thematic trilogy that begins with "Swami and Friends" and ends with "The English Teacher"--three novels that collectively take their... Read more

Published on April 19, 2008 by D. Cloyce Smith

5.0 out of 5 stars Young and educated in South Asia
A very pleasant and interesting look at the life of a young man in South Asia. Only moderately engaged by his studies at the university, Chandran spends most of his time going to... Read more

Published on October 19, 2005 by Dave Deubler

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent book
The story of Chandran, a final-year student of History, on how love tranforms ambitions, alters goals and changes lives is the theme of this wonderful book. Read more

Published on September 7, 2002 by Vijay Krishna

5.0 out of 5 stars A Literary Classic
All Of R K Narayans Works are Gems in World Of Literature,his works are of the days when Simplicity was the philosophy of Life,Non Complicated characters and Easy Story lines are... Read more

Published on November 15, 2001 by Mahesh M. Parab

5.0 out of 5 stars Among the very best by Narayan
This book, along with "A Tiger for Malgudi" and "Swami and Friends" is certainly among the very best by R K Narayan. I'd highly reccomend this book to all. Read more

Published on January 9, 2001 by Alok Tiwari

4.0 out of 5 stars A great and multi-faceted novel
Narayan has accomplished an amazing feat. He has used language to illustrate the process of a man's soul searching, while, at the same time, questioning the nature of language... Read more

Published on November 15, 2000 by N. Taggart

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Krishna Iyer, Daily Messenger, Jayarama Iyer, Historical Association, Professor Brown, Indian History, Lawley Extension, Market Road, Mill Street, Ganapathi Sastrigal, Head Clerk, Kabir Street, Modern Indian Lodge, Modern Period, Nallappa's Grove, Prime Mover, Prime Opposer, Trunk Road, Engineering Department, Executive Engineer, Modem Indian Lodge, North Street, Wedding Notice

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This book cites 29 books:

The Dark Room (Phoenix Fiction Series) by R. K. Narayan in Front Matter (1), and Front Matter (2)
Swami and Friends (Phoenix Fiction Series) by R. K. Narayan in Front Matter (1), and Front Matter (2)
The English Teacher by R. K. Narayan in Front Matter (1), and Front Matter (2)
Dark Room and Other Poems by Enrique Lihn in Front Matter
Through Streets Broad and Narrow (Phoenix Fiction) by Gabriel Fielding in Front Matter

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Colonial and Postcolonial Literature: Migrant Metaphors (Opus) by Elleke Boehmer on page 165, page 166, and Back Matter

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