No Man Is An Island
Author: Bond Ruskin
ISBN: 978-8129120441
Price: Rs. 250.00 • ✓ 100% Genuine Publisher Edition
Book Overview
And the land stretched out before me, and the years fell away, And I was a boy again, And the friends of my youth were there beside me, And nothing had changed. Told in Ruskin Bond's simple yet poignant style, the stories and poems in No Man Is an Island thoughtfully explore the many shades of friendship and camaraderie. Featuring classic tales such as 'The Woman on Platform No. 8', in which a mysterious stranger befriends a young boy, and 'The Crooked Tree', in which a writer and a hawker form an unlikely bond, this heart-warming collection is a must-read.
Browse this title within our Summer Read collection. Edition details: Images in this review, English, 192 pages. Reference ISBN: 978-8129120441.
About the Author
Ruskin Bond's 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 written several novels (including Vagrants in the Valley, A Flight of Pigeons and Delhi Is Not Far), essays, poems and children's books, many of which have been published by Penguin India. He has also written over 500 short stories and articles that have appeared in a number of magazines and anthologies. He received the Sahitya Akademi Award in 1993 and the Padma Shri in 1999.
Book Specifications & Quick Facts
- Reading Level
- General Fiction Readers (All Ages)
- Language & Format
- English • Images in this review
- ISBN Reference
- 978-8129120441
- Publisher
- Rupa Publications India
- Pan-India Delivery
- Dispatches in 24–48 Hours across India
What is this book about?
And the land stretched out before me, and the years fell away, And I was a boy again, And the friends of my youth were there beside me, And nothing had changed. Told in Ruskin Bond's simple yet poignant style, the stories and poems in No Man Is an Island thoughtfully explore the many shades of...
Who should read this book?
Recommended for readers who enjoy Summer Read and are looking for genuine, well-crafted literature by Bond Ruskin.
Why Readers Pick This Edition
- You’ll love this book for the quiet comfort it brings. Ruskin Bond’s simple, evocative storytelling gently reminds you of friendships that shape who you are—sometimes fleeting, sometimes lifelong. Each story feels like a warm conversation, full of nostalgia, kindness, and human connection. Pocket-friendly and deeply moving, it’s perfect for slowing down, reflecting, and finding beauty in small, shared moments.
- Published by Rupa Publications India.
- Language: English.
- Page count: 192.
Catalog Description
And the land stretched out before me, and the years fell away, And I was a boy again, And the friends of my youth were there beside me, And nothing had changed. Told in Ruskin Bond's simple yet poignant style, the stories and poems in No Man Is an Island thoughtfully explore the many shades of friendship and camaraderie. Featuring classic tales such as 'The Woman on Platform No. 8', in which a mysterious stranger befriends a young boy, and 'The Crooked Tree', in which a writer and a hawker form an unlikely bond, this heart-warming collection is a must-read.
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