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 Swami and Friends – A Detailed Summary by R.K. Narayan ✦ Introduction R.K. Narayan is a name in Indian literature who made ordinary life extraordinary. His stories feature neither grand palaces nor impossible fantasies, but the people around us, their relationships, struggles, and joys. Swami and Friends is his first novel, published in 1935. Set in the fictional town of Malgudi—the town that later became the soul of Narayan's stories. The story revolves around a young boy, Swaminathan, fondly called "Swami." Through his eyes, we witness the innocence of childhood, the sweetness of friendship, the pressures of studies, the passion for sports, and the ups and downs of life. ✦ Swami's Childhood and His Family Swami is about ten years old. He is a typical Indian child, full of mischief and innocence. His family is middle-class— His father is a very strict and disciplined man. He wants Swami to always do well in his studies and follow discipline. His mother is loving and...