Ruth Prawer Jhabvala, a renowned writer of remarkable talent, was brought into this world on May 7, 1927, in the culturally rich city of Cologne, Germany. Her life's work was characterized by a plethora of outstanding literary creations, including the critically acclaimed films "Howards End" (1992),"A Room with a View" (1985),and "The Remains of the Day" (1993). Ruth's personal life was marked by a long and loving marriage to the esteemed Cyrus Jhabvala. Unfortunately, her remarkable journey came to an end on April 3, 2013, when she peacefully passed away in her Manhattan, New York City, New York, USA residence.
Personal Details
BornMay 7, 1927 Cologne, Germany
Biography
Career
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2023
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2001
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1984
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2009

The City of Your Final Destination as Screenplay
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2003

Le divorce as Writer
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2000

The Golden Bowl as Writer
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1996

Surviving Picasso as Screenplay
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1995

Jefferson in Paris as Writer
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1993

The Remains of the Day as Screenplay
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1992

Howards End as Screenplay
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1990

Mr. & Mrs. Bridge as Screenplay
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1988

Madame Sousatzka as Screenplay
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1986

A Room with a View as Screenplay
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1984

The Bostonians as Screenplay
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1983

Heat and Dust as Novel
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The Courtesans of Bombay as Writer
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1981

Quartet as Writer
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1980

Jane Austen in Manhattan as Writer
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1979

The Europeans as Screenplay
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1978
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1977

Roseland as Writer
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1975

Autobiography of a Princess as Writer
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1970

Bombay Talkie as Screenplay
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1969

The Guru as Writer
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1965

Shakespeare-Wallah as Story
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1963

The Householder as Writer