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VOL. 12, ISSUE 1 (2026)
Home, identity, and the Himalayas in Ruskin Bond’s writing
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Kaveri Shivaraj Kamashetti, Dr. S G Dollegoudar
Abstract

This article explores the concept of "dwelling" in the works of Ruskin Bond, focusing on how his narratives transform physical spaces especially the Himalayan foothills into emotional, ecological, and cultural sanctuaries. Drawing from Martin Heidegger’s existential philosophy and Gaston Bachelard’s phenomenology of space, the study examines how Bond’s characters negotiate identity, belonging, and displacement through intimate relationships with nature.

Through close readings of texts such as The Room on the Roof, The Hidden Pool, Angry River, and The Cherry Tree, the article argues that Bond’s literary landscapes are not passive settings but active agents in shaping human consciousness. The ecology of belonging in Bond’s work offers a counter-narrative to colonial alienation and modern ecological disruption, proposing a harmonious coexistence between humans and their environment.
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Pages:152-154
How to cite this article:
Kaveri Shivaraj Kamashetti, Dr. S G Dollegoudar "Home, identity, and the Himalayas in Ruskin Bond’s writing". International Journal of English Research, Vol 12, Issue 1, 2026, Pages 152-154
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