Collected Short Stories

COLLECTED SHORT STORIES by Ruskin Bond

A timeless celebration of storytelling from one of India’s most loved writers. Collected Short Stories brings together seventy unforgettable tales by Ruskin Bond, spanning decades of his finest work and showcasing the warmth, simplicity, and quiet magic that define his writing.

Ruskin Bond wrote his first short story, Untouchable, at just sixteen—and ever since, his fiction has captured the soul of the hills and the heart of everyday life. Set against vivid landscapes and populated by ordinary people, these stories evoke sympathy, humour, nostalgia, and wonder in equal measure. Bond’s gentle prose breathes life into the countryside, revealing moments of beauty, loneliness, kindness, and reflection.

This essential collection includes beloved classics such as A Face in the Dark, The Kitemaker, The Tunnel, The Room of Many Colours, Dust on the Mountain, and Time Stops at Shamli. Each story is a reminder of Bond’s unmatched ability to find extraordinary meaning in simple moments.

A must-have for long-time fans and new readers alike, this book is perfect for anyone who loves short stories, nature writing, and deeply human tales that linger long after the last page.

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