RK Narayan Stories
Five stories by the acclaimed Indian writer.
Produced by Duncan Minshull
First broadcast in 1991 (Morning Story series)
Rebroadcast 12 to 16 March 2012 on Radio 4 Extra
160/44; 80 MB total; sound quality excellent
A Willing Slave
(21 January 1991 / 16 March 2012)
Read by Zia Mohyeddin
A servantÕs troubled relationship with her master.
Father's Help (4 February 1991 / 15 March 2012)
Read by Zia Mohyeddin
A battle between a pupil and his teacher Ð or is the conflict between son and father?
Engine Trouble
(18 February 1991 / 12 March 2012)
Read by Zia Mohyeddin
A hard-up local man wins a steamroller in an Indian raffle Ð but what can he do with it?
Trail Of The Green Blazer
(27 May 1991 / 14 March 2012)
Read by Sam Dastor
A pickpocket working the market becomes obsessed by a green blazer.
The Axe
(19 June 1991 / 13 March 2012)
Read by Sam Dastor
A man spends his life creating a beautiful garden for others.
Originally published in short story collections as follows:
From AN ASTROLOGER'S DAY (1947): Father's Help , Engine Trouble, The Axe
From LAWLEY ROAD (1956): Trail of the Green Blazer, A Willing Slave
About the author:
R. K. Narayan (10 October 1906 Ð 13 May 2001), shortened from Rasipuram Krishnaswami Iyer Narayanaswami was an Indian author whose works of fiction include a series of books about people and their interactions in an imagined town in India called Malgudi. Narayan broke through with the help of his mentor and friend, Graham Greene, who was instrumental in getting publishers for NarayanÕs first four books. His narratives highlight social context and provide a feel for his characters through everyday life.
You need to be a member of Times Past to add comments!
Replies
You are very welcome Robert, I am also a big fan. -------------------------- Rick
02/06/12
Thanks for these Rick.
I've been a fan of RK Narayan for 50 years and these are much appreciated.
Robert
Thanks, Rick!! I enjoy short stories.....
thanks for sharing.