“The Vender of Sweets” As A Regional Novel. “The Vender of Sweets ”- R.K. Nayaran

Þ          In each work of R.K. Nayaran, we find Malgudi. It is an imaginary region which forms the background of each work. Whenever we read his work, we feel that Malgudi is quite realistic Indian town with Indian life in it. In “The Vender of sweets” Malgudi is represented with local traits and as a developing town. Considering there aspect we can call it as regional novel.

Þ          A regional novel deals with background people, life, trades, custom, habits, manners, traditions, language etc of a particular locality. The selected region becomes a symbol of the large world. It is a mini copy or microcosm that reflects the great world beyond. Malgudi this way represents India and Indian life. Some people think that Malgudi may be calmbatore but it is not so. It is completely imaginative but we feel as is it is quite realistic.

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