A Breath of Lucifer

These haunting tales from India´s foremost storyteller, set in the fictional town of Malgudi, are filled with characters from every walk of life. Avaricious merchants, fleshy harlots, foolhardy teachers, beggars and rogues are all observed in minute detail, their stories told with great compassion, wisdom and wry, mischievous humour... This book includes A Breath of Lucifer, House Opposite, The Watchman, Another Community, Like the Sun, Uncle´s Letters, Fruition at Forty and Half a Rupee´s Worth.