No. of pages 128
Published: 2009
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"A Handful of Nuts" by Ruskin Bond is a collection of charming stories that explore the beauty of simple moments in everyday life. Set in the picturesque landscapes of India, the tales reflect on themes of love, loss, nostalgia, and the joys of nature. Bond captures the essence of human emotions through his vivid characters, drawn from various walks of life, each revealing their unique struggles and delights. With his signature lyrical style, Bond takes readers on a journey that celebrates the richness of life, portraying a world where even the smallest experiences can be profound and meaningful. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].
There are 128 pages in this book. This book was published in 2009 by Penguin Random House India .
Born in Kasauli (Himachal Pradesh) in 1934, Ruskin Bond grew up in Jamnagar (Gujarat), Dehradun, New Delhi and Simla. His first novel, The Room on the Roof, written when he was seventeen, received the John Llewellyn Rhys Memorial Prize in 1957. Since then he has written over 500 short stories, essays and novellas (including Vagrants in the Valley and A Flight of Pigeons) and more than forty books for children. He received the Sahitya Akademi Award for English writing in India in 1993, the Padma Shri in 1999, and the Delhi government's Lifetime Achievement Award in 2012. He lives in Landour, Mussoorie, with his extended family.