The book explores the theme of social discrimination as depicted in R K Narayan's famous collection of short stories, "Malgudi Days." The author examines how Narayan portrays various forms of discrimination such as caste, gender, and class in his stories set in the fictional town of Malgudi. The book delves into the social and cultural context of Narayan's writing and analyzes how his characters navigate the complex social hierarchies and prejudices prevalent in Indian society. It also explores how Narayan's writing reflects his own experiences growing up in a small South Indian town during the colonial era.