SWAMI AND FRIENDS BOOK

Swami and Friends is a timeless coming-of-age novel by celebrated Indian author R.K. Narayan. Set in the fictional South Indian town of Malgudi, the story follows the mischievous and endearing young boy Swaminathan—Swami—and his group of friends as they navigate school, family pressures, colonial influences, and their own wild imaginations. With humor, warmth, and insight, Narayan captures the innocence and confusion of youth, painting a vivid portrait of pre-Independence India. Rich with cultural depth and emotional charm, this novel is the perfect introduction to Narayan’s Malgudi universe and a beloved classic in Indian English literature.