Under the Banyan Tree and Other Stories

An enchanting collection from India's foremost storyteller rich in wry warmly observed characters from every walk of Indian life - merchants beggars herdsmen rogues - all of whose lives are microcosms of the human experience Like Nambi in the title story Narayan has the mesmeric ability to spellbind his audience. This he achieves with a masterful combination of economy and rhythm creating haunting images and a variety of settings to evoke a unique paradox of reality and folklore.