Who is the author of the book 'The Painter of Signs'?
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Correct Answer:
Option 2: R.K. Narayan
Explanation:
‘The Painter of Signs’ is a novel written by R.K. Narayan, published in 1976. It is set in his fictional town Malgudi. The story explores the relationship between a signboard painter and a family planning worker, highlighting the conflict between tradition and modernity. R.K. Narayan is a major figure in Indian English literature.
Additional Facts:
Option 1: Jeet Thayil wrote ‘Narcopolis’.
Option 3: Jhumpa Lahiri wrote ‘The Namesake’.
Option 4: Vikram Chandra wrote ‘Sacred Games’.
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