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Where was Ruskin Bond born?
Where was Ruskin Bond born?
What was the title of Ruskin Bond's first novel?
What was the title of Ruskin Bond's first novel?
Which award did Ruskin Bond receive in 1999?
Which award did Ruskin Bond receive in 1999?
Who are some of the authors that have influenced Ruskin Bond's writing?
Who are some of the authors that have influenced Ruskin Bond's writing?
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What is a common theme found in Ruskin Bond's writing?
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Where did Ruskin Bond spend his childhood?
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In which year did Ruskin Bond win the John Llewellyn Rhys Prize?
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Life and Career
- Born on May 19, 1934, in Kasauli, Himachal Pradesh, India
- British-Indian author of fiction, non-fiction, and poetry
- Spent his childhood in Jamnagar, Gujarat, and Shimla, Himachal Pradesh
- Educated at Bishop Cotton School in Shimla and later at Cambridge University
Literary Career
- Published his first novel, "The Room on the Roof", in 1956
- Won the John Llewellyn Rhys Prize in 1957 for "The Room on the Roof"
- Has written over 500 short stories, novels, and essays for children and adults
- Known for his simple, lyrical, and evocative writing style
- Often explores themes of nature, human relationships, and the passage of time
Notable Works
- "The Room on the Roof" (1956)
- "Vagrants in the Valley" (1957)
- "The Blue Umbrella" (1974)
- "A Flight of Pigeons" (1978)
- "Time Stops at Shamli" (1984)
- "Rain in the Mountains" (1993)
Awards and Honors
- Padma Shri in 1999
- Padma Bhushan in 2007
- Sahitya Akademi Award in 1993
- Lifetime Achievement Award at the 2017 Tata Literature Live!
Style and Influence
- Influenced by authors like W.H. Auden, William Wordsworth, and P.G. Wodehouse
- Inspired a generation of Indian writers, including Amitav Ghosh and Vikram Seth
- Known for his love of nature and the Himalayas, which is reflected in his writing
Life and Career
- Ruskin Bond was born on May 19, 1934, in Kasauli, Himachal Pradesh, India
- He spent his childhood in Jamnagar, Gujarat, and Shimla, Himachal Pradesh
- He was educated at Bishop Cotton School in Shimla and later at Cambridge University
Literary Career
- Bond's first novel, "The Room on the Roof", was published in 1956 and won the John Llewellyn Rhys Prize in 1957
- He has written over 500 short stories, novels, and essays for children and adults
- His writing style is characterized as simple, lyrical, and evocative
- He explores themes of nature, human relationships, and the passage of time in his works
Notable Works
- "The Room on the Roof" (1956) is one of his most notable works
- "Vagrants in the Valley" was published in 1957
- "The Blue Umbrella" (1974) and "A Flight of Pigeons" (1978) are two of his other notable works
- "Time Stops at Shamli" was published in 1984 and "Rain in the Mountains" in 1993
Awards and Honors
- Bond was awarded the Padma Shri in 1999 and the Padma Bhushan in 2007
- He received the Sahitya Akademi Award in 1993
- He was awarded the Lifetime Achievement Award at the 2017 Tata Literature Live!
Style and Influence
- Bond's writing was influenced by authors like W.H.Auden, William Wordsworth, and P.G.Wodehouse
- He has inspired a generation of Indian writers, including Amitav Ghosh and Vikram Seth
- His love of nature and the Himalayas is reflected in his writing
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Get to know Ruskin Bond, a British-Indian author of fiction, non-fiction, and poetry. Learn about his life, education, and literary achievements.
