Time stops at Shamli and other stories
₹199.00
Discover heartwarming tales of rural India in Ruskin Bond's 'Time Stops at Shamli'. A captivating collection of short stories.
| Category | Short Story |
|---|---|
| Publisher | Penguin Random House |
| Language | English |
| Year | 1991 |
| Format | Paperback |
Description
Residents of nondescript villages and towns, Ruskin Bond s characters are remarkable for their quiet heroism, courage and grace, and age-old values of honesty and fidelity.They lead lives that are touched by natural beauty as well as suffering the loss of a loved parent, unfulfilled dreams, natural calamities, ghostly visitations, a respected teacher turned crooked, strangers who make a nuisance of themselves which only reinforces their abiding faith in God, family and neighbour.Told in Bond s distinctive style, these stories are a magnificent evocation of an India that may be fast disappearing.
