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A collection of Ruskin Bond’s six novels evoking nostalgia for time gone by
This collection of six novels sparkles with the quiet charm and humanity that are the hallmarks of Ruskin Bond’s writing. Evoking nostalgia for a time gone by; these poignant chronicles of life in India’s hills and small towns describe the hopes and passions that capture young minds and hearts; highlighting the uneasy reconciliation of dreams and destiny.
The six novels included in the collection are:
The Room on the Roof
Vagrants in the Valley
Delhi Is Not Far
A Flight of Pigeons
The Sensualist
A Handful of Nuts
Imprint: India Penguin
Published: Jun/2009
ISBN: 9780143067405
Length : 128 Pages
MRP : ₹199.00
Imprint: Penguin Audio
Published:
ISBN:
Imprint: India Penguin
Published: Jun/2009
ISBN: 9788184754285
Length : 128 Pages
MRP : ₹199.00
A collection of Ruskin Bond’s six novels evoking nostalgia for time gone by
This collection of six novels sparkles with the quiet charm and humanity that are the hallmarks of Ruskin Bond’s writing. Evoking nostalgia for a time gone by; these poignant chronicles of life in India’s hills and small towns describe the hopes and passions that capture young minds and hearts; highlighting the uneasy reconciliation of dreams and destiny.
The six novels included in the collection are:
The Room on the Roof
Vagrants in the Valley
Delhi Is Not Far
A Flight of Pigeons
The Sensualist
A Handful of Nuts
Born in Kasauli in 1934, Ruskin Bond grew up in Jamnagar, Dehradun, New Delhi, and Shimla. His first novel, The Room on the Roof, written when he was seventeen, won the John Llewellyn Rhys Memorial Prize in 1957. Since then, he has authored over 500 short stories, essays, and novellas, along with more than fifty books for children.
A recipient of the Sahitya Akademi Award (1992), the Padma Shri (1999), and the Padma Bhushan (2014), Ruskin Bond is one of India’s most cherished writers. He lives in Landour, Mussoorie, with his extended family.
As we celebrate the 90th birthday of our favorite author, Ruskin Bond, we reflect on the timeless charm and gentle wisdom his stories have brought into our lives. From the misty hills of Mussoorie to the vibrant characters that leap off his pages, his tales have touched readers’ hearts for generations. Join us in honoring […]