Ruskin Bond è venerato come un'icona tra gli scrittori indiani e gli autori per bambini, celebrato per il suo ricco arazzo di novelle, racconti, saggi e poesie. Si è affermato come uno dei più ammirati cronisti dell'India contemporanea, catturando lo spirito della nazione con calore e affetto. La sua distintiva voce letteraria esplora temi legati alla natura, alla connessione umana e alla quieta bellezza della vita quotidiana. L'opera duratura di Bond risuona nei lettori, offrendo profonde intuizioni sul paesaggio indiano e sulla sua gente.
Published in a children's book format, but most appreciated by mature readers, this is a delightful collection of short essays that recollect Bond's memories and observances of his life in the Himalayan foothills.
Great Stories for Children is a potpourri of short stories that effectively transports the reader to the fascinating world of its endearing characters. The ensemble includes Tutu the monkey, who is fond of troubling the no-nonsense Aunt Ruby; a pet python who makes sudden appearances at the most unusual places; a troublesome Pret who enjoys stirring up the household he resides in; three young children stranded on the Haunted Hill; Himalayan bears who feast on pumpkins, plums and apricots; a crafty thief who has a change of heart; and Ruskin Bond himself, who meets a ghost at a resort in the middle of the night.
The Room on the Roof is a timeless coming-of-age novel that will resonate with a whole new generation of readers. Written by renowned author Ruskin Bond when he was just seventeen, it is the story of Rusty, a teenage Anglo-Indian boy who is orphaned and has to live with his English guardian in the stifling European quarter of Dehra Dun. Unhappy with the strict ways of his guardian, Rusty runs away from home to live with his Indian friends into the dream-bright world of the bazaar, Hindu festivals and all manner of Indian life. Rusty is enthralled, and is lost forever to the prim proprieties of the claustrophic European community.
When Grandfather finds a little tiger cub on a hunting expedition, he decides to take it home.
Rusty Returns To His Beloved Hills, never To leave again Rusty Comes Home Is The Fifth And Final Volume In Puffin'S Complete Collection Of Ruskin Bond'S Ever-Popular Rusty Stories. A Lonely And Sensitive Boy Who Lost His Father Early, Rusty Spent His Childhood In Boarding Schools And With Relatives In Dehra. While Still A Teenager, He Ran Away From His Foster Home And Had Myriad Adventures Before Landing Up In London With The Ambition Of Becoming A Writer. This Book Chronicles Rusty'S Exploits After His Return From London, As He Explores Delhi, Dehra And The Small, Dusty Town Of Shahganj Before Settling Down In Mussoorie, Making His Living As A Writer, And Revelling In The Hills That Have Always Fascinated Him. Rusty Comes Home Contains Some Captivating Stories About Rusty'S Friends And Fleeting Acquaintances, About Human Nature And The Supernatural.
In his early twenties now, Rusty finally leaves Dehra and books a passage to England, dreaming of writing and selling his novel abroad. First in Jersey, and then in in London, he works as a clerk by day and writes in the evenings. Eventually, the novel is finished and Rusty even finds a publisher. But this, he discovers, does not mean that his book will see the light of day soon. But London has many adventures in store for Rusty. Strolling down Baker Street, he runs into Sherlock Holmes, is accosted by Rudyard Kipling and has an escapade in the Chinese quarter! After three years abroad, however, Rusty realizes that he wants to make India his permanent home. Returning to Dehra, he renews some acquaintances and makes a few new ones, and settles into his role as full-time author. Full of interesting stories and memorable characters, Rusty Goes to London will delight all of Ruskin Bond's fans.
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In this collection of short stories, India’s favourite storyteller retells India’s forgotten folktales. Have you heard of Hiranmantota, the kind’s most trusted parrot who was betrayed by his master? Or of a Yakka, a creature with the face of a horse and the body of a woman? Do you know which prince married a monkey? Or about the queen who was actualy a rakshasa?Join Ruskin Bond on a fascinating journey where you will encounter generous kings and handsome princes, evil rakshasas and an angry Lord Shiva, a wise parrot and a scheming crane, a clever crab and a talking white elephant. The stories, told with Bond’s sparkling wit, are a treasure trove of fun and wisdom, fables of the perrenial battle between good and evil in which the wise always win.
Set against the backdrop of the 1857 revolt in Shahjahanpur, the novella explores the intertwining fates of Ruth Labadoor and Javed Khan, a Pathan who abducts her and her mother after a tragic attack on her family. As they navigate the turmoil of war, unexpected emotions emerge, revealing Javed's deep passion for Ruth rather than mere hatred for the British. This poignant tale, rooted in historical events, delves into themes of love, fear, and the complexities of human relationships amidst chaos, ultimately leading to their quest for freedom.
Mitten im Zweiten Weltkrieg pflanzt ein Vater mit seinem Sohn auf einer Flußinsel in Indien einen Wald, weil er nicht möchte, das die Bäume noch weiter zurückgedrängt werden. Bald darauf stirbt der Vater, der Sohn kommt zu Verwandten nach England. Viele Jahre später kehrt er als Erwachsener nach Indien zurück und sucht die Stätten seiner Kindheit auf. Vorallem will er sehen, ob der Wald, den er mit seinem Vater pflanzte, angegangen ist. Er ist es. Die Bäume haben sich vermehrt. In einem fernen Winkel der Erde erfüllt sich der Traum des Vaters: Die Bäume rücken wieder vor.
