The Story of My Experiments with Truth · Character
Narayan Hemchandra
A penniless Gujarati poet in London who wore a long coat, spoke terrible English, and taught Gandhi that dignity needs no tailoring.
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First appearance: XXII: Narayan Hemchandra
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A Gujarati writer with a queer appearance and dress, innocent of grammar but ambitious to learn many languages and travel the world; shares vegetarianism and simplicity with…
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Narayan Hemchandra arrived in London with no money, no polish, and no interest in acquiring either, cheerfully demanding introductions to editors and refusing to be embarrassed by his rough manners. Gandhi, still…
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