R. K. Narayan
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R. K. Narayan
Summary
R. K. Narayan is a human[1]. Born in Chennai[2], he… he was born on October 10, 1906[3]. He passed away in Chennai[4]. He died on May 13, 2001[5]. He worked as a writer[6], novelist[7], screenwriter[8], politician[9], and journalist[10]. He ranks in the top 0.64% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (2,678 views/month, #6,389 of 1,000,298).[11]
Key Facts
- Born in Chennai[2], R. K. Narayan…
- R. K. Narayan passed away in Chennai[4].
- R. K. Narayan was born on October 10, 1906[3].
- R. K. Narayan died on May 13, 2001[5].
- R. K. Narayan held citizenship in British Raj[12].
- R. K. Narayan held citizenship in India[13].
- R. K. Narayan held citizenship in Dominion of India[14].
- R. K. Narayan worked as a writer[6].
- R. K. Narayan worked as a novelist[7].
- R. K. Narayan's professions included screenwriter[8].
- R. K. Narayan worked as a politician[9].
- R. K. Narayan's professions included journalist[10].
- R. K. Narayan worked as a teacher[15].
- R. K. Narayan's field of work was literature[16].
- R. K. Narayan held the position of member of Rajya Sabha[17].
- R. K. Narayan was educated at Maharaja's College, Mysore[18].
- R. K. Narayan was educated at University of Mysore[19].
- R. K. Narayan was educated at Madras Christian College Higher Secondary School[20].
- A notable work attributed to R. K. Narayan is Malgudi Days[21].
- A notable work attributed to R. K. Narayan is Swami and Friends[22].
- A notable work attributed to R. K. Narayan is A Horse and Two Goats and Other Stories[23].
- A notable work attributed to R. K. Narayan is The Dark Room[24].
- A notable work attributed to R. K. Narayan is The Bachelor of Arts[25].
- A notable work attributed to R. K. Narayan is The English Teacher[26].
- R. K. Narayan received the Padma Vibhushan in literature & education[27].
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Origins and Family
R. K. Narayan was born in Chennai[2]. He was born on October 10, 1906[3].
Education
Educated at Maharaja's College, Mysore[18], a college[28], in India[29], founded in 1889[30]; University of Mysore[19], a state public university[31], in India[32], founded in 1916[33]; and Madras Christian College Higher Secondary School[20], a school[34], in India[35], founded in 1837[36].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include writer[6], novelist[7], screenwriter[8], politician[9], journalist[10], and teacher[15]. R. K. Narayan's field of work was literature[16]. He held the position of member of Rajya Sabha[17].
Works and Contributions
Notable works include Malgudi Days[21], a literary work[37]; Swami and Friends[22], a literary work[38]; A Horse and Two Goats and Other Stories[23], a literary work[39]; The Dark Room[24], a literary work[40]; The Bachelor of Arts[25]; and The English Teacher[26].
Recognition
Awards received include Padma Vibhushan in literature & education[27], an award[41], in India[42]; Sahitya Akademi Award in English[43], a literary award[44], in India[45]; Filmfare Award for Best Story[46], a film award category[47], in India[48], founded in 1955[49]; Benson Medal[50], a literary award[51], in United Kingdom[52], founded in 1916[53]; Fellow of the Sahitya Akademi[54], a fellowship award[55], in India[56]; and Rajyotsava Prashasti[57], an award[58].
Personal Life
R. K. Narayan's religion is recorded as Hinduism[59].
Death and Burial
R. K. Narayan died on May 13, 2001[5]. He passed away in Chennai[4].
Why It Matters
R. K. Narayan ranks in the top 0.64% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (2,678 views/month, #6,389 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 20 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[60] He is known by 37 alternative names across languages and contexts.[61]
He has been cited as an influence by Alexander McCall Smith[62], a writer[63], b. 1948[64], of United Kingdom[65], awarded the Commander of the Order of the British Empire[66].
Works attributed to him include Malgudi Days[67], a literary work[68]; The Guide[69], a literary work[70]; Swami and Friends[71], a literary work[72]; The English Teacher[73], a literary work[74]; The Bachelor of Arts[75], a written work[76]; and The Vendor of Sweets[77], a literary work[78].
FAQs
Where was R. K. Narayan born?
R. K. Narayan was born in Chennai[2].
Where did R. K. Narayan die?
R. K. Narayan died in Chennai[4].
What did R. K. Narayan do for work?
R. K. Narayan worked as writer[6], novelist[7], screenwriter[8], politician[9], and journalist[10].
Where did R. K. Narayan go to school?
R. K. Narayan was educated at Maharaja's College, Mysore[18], University of Mysore[19], and Madras Christian College Higher Secondary School[20].
What awards did R. K. Narayan receive?
Honors received include Padma Vibhushan in literature & education[27], Sahitya Akademi Award in English[43], Filmfare Award for Best Story[46], and Benson Medal[50].
Who did R. K. Narayan influence?
R. K. Narayan has been cited as an influence by Alexander McCall Smith[62].