Another phenomenal piece of literature from the acclaimed author of Malgudi Days and other classics, R. K. Narayan is at his poignant best in The Writerly Life. Unlike his other books, this is not a fiction but a kind of memoir about his journey through the USA. The book is essentially a collection of essays and adaptations from his diary, which has also been published as My Dateless Diary. The Writerly Life opens a window into the real world of R. K. Narayan describing his meetings with famous people and his experiences while writing The Guide. It is rare that we get a chance to actually look into the life of a writer and his thoughts about writing in such a clear and engaging manner. This book is truly a collector's item for the fans of the author. We see the same humour and depth that he exhibits in his fictional works but the fact that this book is about his actual experiences makes it a prize. Published by Penguin in 2002, The Writerly Life is available in paperback. Key Features: This is one of R.K. Narayanan's non-fiction works. Even in a non-fiction work, the author maintains the same brand of humour and depth in his anecdotal essays. Like all of Narayan's works, the book is an easy and pleasant read for people of all ages.
