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The Sensualist is the story of a man enslaved by his libido and spiralling towards self-destruction. Gripping, erotic, even brutal, the book explores the demons that its protagonist must grapple with before he is able to come to terms with himself. In this fascinating account of the pleasures and perils that attend a young man’s coming of age, Ruskin Bond displays his felicity in exploring the dark aspects of the human psyche. Bold and powerful, The Sensualist is a compelling read.
Imprint: India Penguin
Published: May/2017
ISBN: 9780143067412
Length : 120 Pages
MRP : ₹150.00
Imprint: Penguin Audio
Published:
ISBN:
Imprint: India Penguin
Published: May/2017
ISBN: 9788184754643
Length : 120 Pages
MRP : ₹150.00
The Sensualist is the story of a man enslaved by his libido and spiralling towards self-destruction. Gripping, erotic, even brutal, the book explores the demons that its protagonist must grapple with before he is able to come to terms with himself. In this fascinating account of the pleasures and perils that attend a young man’s coming of age, Ruskin Bond displays his felicity in exploring the dark aspects of the human psyche. Bold and powerful, The Sensualist is a compelling read.
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 […]