Ruth Prawer Jhabvala
May 7, 1927 – April 3, 2013
Ruth Prawer Jhabvala was an acclaimed author best known for her explorations of East-West encounters. Her literary work is characterized by a profound insight into cultural differences and the psychology of characters navigating between worlds. Through her fiction, she captured the complexities of human relationships and the shifting landscapes of societal norms. Her distinctive style and thematic depth have secured her a significant place in literature.
1999Three Continents
1999Travelers
2001Householder
2004My Nine Lives
2007Heat and Dust
2017A Backward Place
2018The Householder
2019Poet and Dancer