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“The past is always with us, for it feeds the present.”

Quote by Ruskin Bond

Book:Delhi is Not Far: The Best of Ruskin Bond

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Delhi is Not Far: The Best of Ruskin Bond

This compilation brings together a selection of Ruskin Bond's most celebrated short stories, offering readers a glimpse into the author's evocative storytelling and his deep connection to the Indian landscape and its people. more

Author

Ruskin Bond is a celebrated Indian author born in May 1934. He is renowned for his contributions to children's literature and adult fiction, with his works often reflecting the Indian countryside and its people. Bond's writing style is characterized by its warmth, humor, and insight into the Indian way of life. more

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