A: R. K. Narayan's novel "The Guide" is known for its ambiguous ending, leaving readers to interpret the fate of the protagonist, Raju, on their own.
B: R. K. Narayan’s characters are typically common people, often from middle-class or lower-middle-class backgrounds, reflecting everyday life in India.
C: R. K. Narayan wrote a short story titled "The Martyr's Corner," which is included in his collection of short stories.
D: R. K. Narayan did not receive the Booker Prize for "The Vendor of Sweets" or any other novel. He was, however, nominated for the Nobel Prize in Literature multiple times.
E: Malgudi is a fictional town created by R. K. Narayan, which serves as the setting for many of his novels and short stories.