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Language
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Book Summary
Upon An Old Wall Dreaming in this paperback edition gathers Ruskin Bondâs beloved stories and non-fiction sketches into a luminous collection that honors everyday life with warmth and quiet wonder. Part fiction, part intimate sketchbook, it speaks to readers of all ages who treasure simple, clear prose, and invites them to pause for love, loss, and the beauty found in city streets, small towns, mountains, and lowlands. The tone is comforting, hopeful, and gently adventurousâperfect for curious minds and patient hearts alike.
In Upon An Old Wall Dreaming, Bondâs writing is celebrated for its straightforward beauty that reveals depth through everyday scenes. The book unfolds as a carefully curated mix of stories and non-fiction sketches, pairing favorites with several pieces never before published. Its structure feels intimate and human, guiding readers from quiet character moments to broader reflections without losing warmth or pace.
Reading this collection is a gentle, immersive experience: descriptive yet restrained, with vivid settingsâfrom bustling urban corners to tranquil hillside townsâbrought to life by memorable characters who observe, listen, and respond with kindness. The stories move at a comforting rhythm, inviting linger, rereading, and noticing the small miracles of ordinary life. For readers who enjoy non-fiction, Bondâs sketches offer quiet reflections on memory, place, and the art of noticing, while the fiction offers journeys that feel both timeless and timelyâunfolding without spoilers, with gentle revelations.
After turning the last page, readers carry a sense of calm and wonder, plus a renewed appreciation for ordinary moments that shape a life. Upon An Old Wall Dreaming lingers in the mind as a warm, timeless companion that invites you to return again and again to Bondâs world of gentle insight and enduring charm.
Product Details
Author
Ruskin Bond
Publisher
Rupa Publications
Language
English
ISBN
9789384067472
Reading Age
All
Dimensions
21.6 x 14 x 1.32 cm
Binding
Paperback
MRP: AED 30.00
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Ruskin Bond Is Known For His Signature Simplistic And Witty Writing Style. He Is The Author Of Several Bestselling Short Stories, Novellas, Collections, Essays And ChildrenâS Books; And Has Contributed A Number Of Poems And Articles To Various Magazines And Anthologies. At The Age Of 23, He Won The Prestigious John Llewellyn Rhys Prize For His First Novel, The Room On The Roof. He Was Also The Recipient Of The Padma Shri In 1999, Lifetime Achievement Award By The Delhi Government In 2012 And The Padma Bhushan In 2014. Born In 1934, Ruskin Bond Grew Up In Jamnagar, Shimla, New Delhi And Dehradun. Apart From Three Years In The Uk, He Has Spent All His Life In India And Now Lives In Landour, Mussoorie, With His Adopted Family. 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. Ruskin Bond Is The Author Of Several Bestselling Novels And Collections Of Short Stories, Essays And Poems. These Include The Room On The Roof (Winner Of The John Llewellyn Rhys Prize), A Flight Of Pigeons, The Night Train At Deoli, Time Stops At Shamli, Our Trees Still Grow In Dehra (Winner Of The Sahitya Akademi Award), Angry River, The Blue Umbrella, Rain In The Mountains, Roads To Mussoorie, A Little Night Music, Tigers For Dinner, Tales Of Fosterganj, And A Gathering Of Friends. Ruskin Bond Was Awarded The Padma Shri By The Government Of India In 1999, A Lifetime Achievement Award By The Delhi Government In 2012 And The Padma Bhushan In 2014. Ruskin Bond, A Beloved ChildrenâS Author, Was Born On 19 May 1934 And Currently Resides With His Adopted Family In Landour, Mussoorie. With Over 60 Plus Years Of Experience As A Writer, Bond Has Written In Various Genres. Among His Several Bestselling Works Are Fiction, Short Stories, Novellas, Essays And Collections, Some Of Which Delve Into His Own Autobiography. BondâSyrical Prose Beautifully Captures The Essence Of Nature, Evoking A Deep Sense Ofonging And Nostalgia. Through His Stories, He Reminds Us Of The Importance Of Embracing Simplicity And Finding Joy InifeâS Small Pleasures. The Tranquil Pace Of His Writing Grants Readers The Opportunity To Pause And Reflect Upon The Beauty That Surrounds Them. By Evoking A Yearning For A Simpler Time, BondâS Stories Emphasize The Significance Of Slowing Down And Cherishing The Present. In His Writing, Bond Skillfully Encapsulates The Very Soul Of The Indianandscape, With Its Vibrant Colours, Sounds And Aromas. Through His Stories, He Pays Homage To The Age-Old Tradition Of Oral Storytelling, Ensuring Its Preservation For Generations To Come. He Is The Author Of Several Bestselling Short Stories, Novellas, Collections, Essays And ChildrenâS Books, And Has Contributed A Number Of Poems And Articles To Various Magazines And Anthologies. At The Age Of Twenty-Three, He Won The Prestigious Johnlewellyn Rhys Prize For His First Novel, The Room On The Roof. He Was Also The Recipient Of The Padma Shri In 1999,Ifetime Achievement Award By The Delhi Government In 2012 And The Padma Bhushan In 2014. Born In 1934, Bond Grew Up In Jamnagar, Shimla, New Delhi And Dehradun. Apart From Three Years In The Uk, He Has Spent All Hisife In India, And Nowives Inandour, Mussoorie, With His Adopted Family. At The Age Of 23, He Won The Prestigious Johnlewellyn Rhys Prize For His First Novel, The Room On The Roof. Apart From Three Years In The Uk, He Has Spent All Hisife In India And Nowives Inandour, Mussoorie, With His Adopted Family. Ruskin Bond Is The Author Of Several Bestselling Novels And Collections Of Short Stories, Essays, And Poems. These Include: The Room On The Roof (Winner Of The Johnlewellyn Rhys Prize); A Flight Of Pigeons; The Night Train At Deoli; Time Stops At Shamli; Our Trees Still Grow In Dehra (Winner Of The Sahitya Akademi Award); Angry River; The Blue Umbrella; Delhi Is Not Far; Rain In The Mountains; Tigers For Dinner; Tales Of Fosterganj; A Gathering Of Friends; Upon An Old Wall Dreaming; Small Towns, Big Stories; Unhurried Tales; A Gallery Of Rascals; Rhododendrons In The Mist; Miracle At Happy Bazaar (Winner Of The Kalingaiterary Festival ChildrenâS Book Of The Year, 2021); ItâS A Wonderfulife; The Shadow On The Wall; Song Of The Forest; And Theast Tiger.