Night Train at Deoli and Other Stories PDF Download
Are you looking for read ebook online? Search for your book and save it on your Kindle device, PC, phones or tablets. Download Night Train at Deoli and Other Stories PDF full book. Access full book title Night Train at Deoli and Other Stories by Ruskin Bond. Download full books in PDF and EPUB format.
Author: Ruskin Bond Publisher: Penguin UK ISBN: 8184754418 Category : Fiction Languages : en Pages : 292
Book Description
An enchanting collection of stories from the heartland of India Ruskin Bond’s simple characters, living amidst the lush forests of the Himalayan foothills, are remarkable for their quiet heroism, courage and grace, and age-old values of honesty and fidelity. Residents of nondescript villages and towns, 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.
Author: Ruskin Bond Publisher: Penguin UK ISBN: 8184754418 Category : Fiction Languages : en Pages : 292
Book Description
An enchanting collection of stories from the heartland of India Ruskin Bond’s simple characters, living amidst the lush forests of the Himalayan foothills, are remarkable for their quiet heroism, courage and grace, and age-old values of honesty and fidelity. Residents of nondescript villages and towns, 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.
Author: Divyaroop Bhatnagar Publisher: Notion Press ISBN: 1684662923 Category : Travel Languages : en Pages : 124
Book Description
It was a simpler life in the 1960’s. There was no television or hectic activity and families still took long, leisurely summer vacations in hill stations like Mussoorie. An army band played in the evenings at the Band Stand near the Library. Miss Mussoorie contests were the highlight of the season. People took long walks in the glorious sunshine and socialised with their friends on the Mall Road as the sun set over Vincent Hill. The schools were thriving, and summer visitors looked forward to their annual fetes. These stories are based on the experiences of an extended family during their summer holidays in Mussoorie in the 1960s seen through the eyes of children. So, dear reader, enjoy the gentle charms of a forgotten time and the innocence of childhood as you turn the pages of this little book.
Author: SP Singh Publisher: Ukiyoto Publishing ISBN: 9357879080 Category : Fiction Languages : en Pages : 153
Book Description
The eleven stories cover a vast canvas of human emotions, their strengths and weaknesses, their vulnerabilities and sensibilities. ‘Palak Dil’ is the story of a haunted lake that exists in Mizoram. A young army captain battles ‘Temptation’ during a bus journey. ‘Black Magic’ depicts the agony of an old man who waits for the return of his son. Only the village priest knows about the mysterious past of ‘Zawlpui.’ ‘The Outsider’ never gets social acceptance among the local population despite converting to Christianity. In ‘The Sinner’ a God-fearing bank official pays with his life for his only sin. ‘Betrayal’ by a tribal girl turns her world topsy-turvy. A ‘Gingerman’ falls victim to his insatiable greed. On the ‘Blue Mountain,’ a different tale unfolds for the climbers on a horrendous night. ‘The Pastor’ who vows never to stay in one place gets stuck in a tiny village forever.
Author: Mannu Bhandari Publisher: Roli Books Private Limited ISBN: 8186939873 Category : Fiction Languages : en Pages : 240
Book Description
Mannu Bhandari's genius lies not in elevating women to heroines or superior beings; rather, she forces us to acknowledge that flawed, confused, and self-centered women are as worthy of agency and respect. She wrote among literary giants who were mostly men, but carved a singular space for herself with her unflinching gaze at the hypocrisy of a society that claims to venerate women yet balks at giving them the keys to their shackles. These 18 stories are representative of her wonderful insights into the inner life of women – her characters span the spectrum from rural to urban, illiterate to educated, homemakers to career professionals. Through all the stories runs a vein of gentle mockery – the inimitable Mannu Bhandari style.
Author: Joel Townsley Rogers Publisher: Lulu.com ISBN: 1605430013 Category : Fiction Languages : en Pages : 280
Book Description
From THE JURY BOX, Jon Breen's critical column in ELLERY QUEEN Mystery Magazine: *** Joel Townsley Rogers: Killing Time and Other Stories, with introduction and afterword by Alfred Jan, Ramble House, Six longish pulp stories, dating from 1934 to 1947, represent an undervalued writer. The title story about a disabled World War II veteran trying to break into mystery writing, offers affectionate parody and fair-play detection, while the magazine version of the classic The Red Right Hand captures its offbeat flavor only slightly less effectively than at full length. The outre plots often involve coincidence, though not to the fantastical extent of Harry Stephen Keeler, whose complete works are offered by Ramble House. (An indispensable companion is the earlier Rogers collection Night of Horror and Other Stories [Ramble House, including the much anthologized minor classic "The Murderer" and a Rogers bibliography compiled by son Tom Rogers, expanded by Francis M. Nevins.) And here's what four of America's favorite authors-about-town have to say about Ramble House's two Joel Townsley Rogers' collections, NIGHT OF HORROR and KILLING TIME- "Rogers was the real deal, author of a true masterpiece, The Red Right Hand, and a pulp man who could, and did, do it all. If you want the strong heady thrill of genuine pulp - and not the pale imitation that came later - latch on to both of these collections immediately." - Ed Gorman "Killing Time collects six pulp novellas by Joel Townsley Rogers, including the original version of the classic The Red Right Hand, along with a story about a pulp writer and a story with a character named Captain Sparrow, whom I like to think is a distant cousin to the famous Pirate of the Caribbean. Highly recommended!" - Bill Crider "The six tales gathered here are among Joel Townsley Rogers' most accomplished pulp magazine contributions of the 30s and 40s - cleverly plotted, highly atmospheric, suspenseful, and dripping with menace. The original magazine version of his classic crime novel, The Red Right Hand, and Alfred Jan's insightful analyses of Rogers' work, are the highlights. Killing Time is a must for every connoisseur of vintage crime fiction." - Bill Pronzini "Ramble House has specialized in bringing neglected (and sometimes alternative) geniuses back into print. First came the great Harry Stephen Keeler, then the so-clever Norman Berrow. More recently Ramble House has been sparking the rehabilitation of Joel Townsley Rogers, a versatile and prolific author who seemed to be totally forgotten save for one novel, The Red Right Hand. Killing Time is the second Ramble House collection of Rogers's shorter fiction, and every story in it, from the 1934 'Murder of the Dead Man' to the 1947 title story, hits with a wallop and a sting. Bravo! Bravissimo!" - Richard A. Lupoff
Author: KRISHNA SHARMA Publisher: Krishna Kumar Sharma ISBN: Category : Art Languages : en Pages : 172
Book Description
This book has been designed to help the students who want to crack the exams like NET JRF, SET SLET, TGT PGT, etc. It contains several writers and their important works in detail that is useful and exam-oriented. Once you read it, you will recommend this book to others, this is expected.
Author: Tokiwaio Blah Publisher: Blue Rose Publishers ISBN: Category : Humor Languages : en Pages : 129
Book Description
The book is all about events and experiences the author went through in his life right from childhood and school days to days in college and experiences he went through in his professional life as an IAS officer in Uttar Pradesh. Events and stories have however been presented from a humorous perspective as the author saw them unfold before his eyes.
Author: Ruskin Bond Publisher: Penguin UK ISBN: 8184750595 Category : Juvenile Fiction Languages : en Pages : 110
Book Description
‘I think everyone has at least one eccentric aunt or uncle in the family. I had more than one. My boyhood days were enlivened by their presence.’ India’s best-loved children’s writer Ruskin Bond introduces us to some of the most endearing and adorable characters he has ever written about—his grandfather, with his unusual ability to disguise himself as just about anyone; the eccentric Uncle Ken, with his knack for trouble; the stationmaster Mr. Ghosh and his amazing family; and the unforgettable Aunt Ruby and her hilarious encounter with a parrot! Heart-warming, funny and delightful, The Parrot Who Wouldn’t Talk and Other Stories features some old favourites as well as refreshingly new stories. Marked by Bond’s inimitable style and trademark humour, and embellished with lively illustrations, this book will be a firm favourite with children.
Author: Ruskin Bond
Author: Ruskin Bond
Author: Divyaroop Bhatnagar
Author: SP Singh
Author: Mannu Bhandari
Author: Gangadhar Gadgil
Author: Joel Townsley Rogers
Author: KRISHNA SHARMA
Author: Tokiwaio Blah
Author: Manju Kak
Author: Ruskin Bond