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
MAPPING MALGUDI: AN IN-DEPTH ANALYSIS OF R.K. NARAYAN'S 'THE GUIDE' AND ITS CINEMATIC ADAPTATION AS A REFLECTION OF NATION-SPACE
Received 06th July, 2023; Received in revised form 17th August, 2023; Accepted 20th September, 2023; Published online 28th October, 2023
Copyright©2023, Banazeer Banu, G. and Dr. S. Gunasekaran. This is an open access article distributed under the Creative Commons Attribution License, which permits unrestricted use, distribution, and reproduction in any medium, provided the original work is properly cited.
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.
