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Discover the Literary Genius of Rabindranath Tagore with This Exquisite 2 Ebook Combo Embark on a journey through the enchanting world of Rabindranath Tagore''s prose and poetry with this captivating 2 Ebook combo, offering a glimpse into the depths of human emotion, spirituality, and the human condition. Book 1: The Hungry Stones, and Other Stories Immerse yourself in the mesmerizing tales of Rabindranath Tagore as he weaves a tapestry of human experience, longing, and transformation in "The Hungry Stones, and Other Stories." From mystical encounters to poignant reflections on life and love, Tagore''s prose captivates readers with its lyrical beauty and profound insights into the human soul. Book 2: The Post Office Step into the world of imagination and innocence with "The Post Office," a timeless play by Rabindranath Tagore. Set in a quaint rural village, the play follows the adventures of a young boy named Amal, whose world expands through his correspondence with the outside world. Through Amal''s journey, Tagore explores themes of freedom, longing, and the power of human connection, leaving a lasting impression on audiences of all ages. Experience the Magic of Tagore''s Literary Universe: Can Words Illuminate the Human Spirit? Join the Literary Odyssey! As you delve into Tagore''s exquisite works, ponder the mysteries of life and the transformative power of literature. Can the written word transcend time and space to touch the depths of our souls? The answers await within these enchanting tales and plays, inviting you to explore the beauty and complexity of the human experience. Unlock the Gates of Literary Splendor - Begin Your Journey Today!

Rabindranath Tagore was the most significant literary figure of Bengali literature. As a poet, novelist, musician, and playwright, Tagore reshaped Bengali literature and music in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. " The Home and the World" is a novel from 1916 that illustrates the struggle Tagore had within himself, between Western cultural ideas and the revolution against those very ideas. The work was a great success worldwide and was among those selected in a list by "The Telegraph" as one of the top 10 greatest Asian novels of all time. A highly noteworthy achievement, though not extraordinary for a writer who, in 1915, was awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature.

Manasi (English: "Mental Images" or "The Mind''s Creation") is a 1890 Bengali poetry book written by Rabindranath Tagore. It comes under the "Manasi-Sonar Tari Group" of Tagore''s poetry writings.

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DigiCat presents to you this unique and meticulously edited Tagore collection: Poetry: My Golden Bengal (Amar Shonar Bangla) The Morning Song of India (Jana Gana Mana) Gitanjali The Gardener Fruit-Gathering The Crescent Moon: The Home On The Seashore The Source Baby''s Way The Unheeded Pageant Sleep-Stealer The Beginning Baby''s World When And Why Defamation The Judge Playthings The Astronomer Clouds And Waves The Champa Flower Fairyland The Land Of The Exile The Rainy Day Paper Boats The Sailor The Further Bank The Flower-School The Merchant Sympathy Vocation Superior The Little Big Man Twelve O''clock Authorship The Wicked Postman The Hero The End The Recall The First Jasmines The Banyan Tree Benediction The Gift My Song The Child-Angel The Last Bargain Stray Birds Lover''s Gift and Crossing The Fugitive: Kacha and Devayani Ama and Vinayaka The Mother''s Prayer Somaka and Ritvik Karna and Kunti The Child Songs of Kabir Novels & Short Stories: The Home and the World The Hungry Stones The Victory Once There Was a King The Home-Coming My Lord, The Baby The Kingdom of Cards The Devotee Vision The Babus of Nayanjore Living or Dead? "We Crown Thee King" The Renunciation The Cabuliwallah Mashi The Skeleton The Auspicious Vision The Supreme Night Raja and Rani The Trust Property The Riddle Solved The Elder Sister Subha The Postmaster The River Stairs The Castaway Saved My Fair Neighbour Master Mashai The Son of Rashmani Plays: The Post Office Chitra The Cycle of Spring The King of the Dark Chamber Sanyasi, or the Ascetic Malini Sacrifice The King and the Queen Essays & Lectures: Sadhana: The Realisation of Life Personality Nationalism The Centre of Indian Culture Thought Relics The Spirit of Japan Creative Unity Oriental and Occidental Music Letters: Glimpses of Bengal Letters of Tagore My Reminiscences – Autobiography

The Hungry Stones and Other Stories by Rabindranath Tagore presents a collection of captivating short stories that showcase Tagore''s literary prowess and deep understanding of human emotions. Each tale transports readers to different settings and explores a range of themes, leaving a lasting impact through Tagore''s lyrical prose and profound insights. Key Aspects of the Book The Hungry Stones and Other Stories: Rich Storytelling and Imagery: Tagore''s storytelling prowess shines through in this collection as he weaves narratives with vivid imagery and lyrical language. Readers are transported to diverse settings, from the enchanting landscapes of rural Bengal to the bustling streets of Kolkata, and are immersed in the beauty and complexity of Tagore''s fictional worlds. Exploration of Human Emotions and Relationships: The stories delve deep into the intricacies of human emotions, capturing the joys, sorrows, hopes, and dilemmas that shape human relationships. Tagore''s nuanced portrayal of characters and their interactions reveals his keen understanding of the human psyche, inviting readers to reflect on their own experiences and perspectives. Themes of Love, Identity, and Spirituality: The collection touches upon universal themes such as love, identity, and spirituality, inviting readers to contemplate profound questions about life and existence. Tagore''s stories often carry a philosophical undertone, offering insights into the human condition and the search for meaning in a complex world. In Rabindranath Tagore''s masterful collection, The Hungry Stones and Other Stories, readers are treated to a literary feast of captivating tales that explore the depth of human emotions and the complexities of human relationships. Tagore''s exquisite prose and evocative imagery create an immersive reading experience, allowing readers to embark on a transformative journey of self-reflection and contemplation. This collection stands as a testament to Tagore''s enduring legacy as one of India''s greatest literary figures, whose works continue to inspire and resonate with readers around the world.

This collection presents the simple tales of village life and governance in India in times of Tagore. Entertainingly, the author shows how the pre-industrial world was understood, judged, and thought about. The book covers such topics as married life, the impulsive and unwise nature of children, the duties of people toward each other, the costs of carelessness and misunderstandings and human nature, and the romanticized power of the supernatural.

In "Nationalism," Rabindranath Tagore presents a profound and critical exploration of the implications of nationalist ideology through a series of poignant essays. Tagore''s literary style is marked by a lyrical eloquence that blends philosophical reflection with socio-political critique, allowing him to confront the rise of nationalism in early 20th-century India with both beauty and urgency. Written against the backdrop of colonial subjugation, Tagore artfully examines the tensions between cultural identity and global interconnectedness, emphasizing the dangers posed by blind nationalism that forsakes humanism and ethical considerations in favor of exclusionary zealousness. Rabindranath Tagore, the first non-European Nobel laureate in Literature, was deeply influenced by the socio-political currents of his time, including the Indian independence movement and the burgeoning global challenges of nationalism. His multifaceted career as a poet, playwright, artist, and philosopher provided him with a unique perspective, leading him to advocate for unity over division and the importance of global citizenship. Tagore''s engagement with Western thought, particularly concerning culture and nationalism, reflects his commitment to fostering dialogue between diverse civilizations and promoting a universal brotherhood. "Nationalism" is a resonant text for contemporary readers grappling with the complexities of identity and belonging in a polarized world. Tagore''s insights into the often-destructive nature of excessive nationalism serve as a cautionary tale, urging readers to cultivate a more expansive vision of community and humanity. By engaging with this work, readers will find themselves not only challenged but enriched, as Tagore''s wisdom resonates powerfully in today''s geo-political landscape.

In 1913 Tagore won the Nobel Prize for his English translation of Gitanjali, which is part of the UNESCO Collection of Representative Works and a beloved classic the world over. Includes a biographical timeline.

Rabindranath Tagore (1861-1941) was the youngest son of Debendranath Tagore, a leader of the Brahmo Samaj, which was a new religious sect in nineteenth-century Bengal and which attempted a revival of the ultimate monistic basis of Hinduism as laid down in the Upanishads. He was educated at home; and although at seventeen he was sent to England for formal schooling, he did not finish his studies there. In his mature years, in addition to his many-sided literary activities, he managed the family estates, a project which brought him into close touch with common humanity and increased his interest in social reforms. He also started an experimental school at Shantiniketan where he tried his Upanishadic ideals of education. From time to time he participated in the Indian nationalist movement, though in his own non-sentimental and visionary way; and Gandhi, the political father of modern India, was his devoted friend. Tagore was knighted by the ruling British Government in 1915, but within a few years he resigned the honour as a protest against British policies in India. Tagore had early success as a writer in his native Bengal. With his translations of some of his poems he became rapidly known in the West. In fact his fame attained a luminous height, taking him across continents on lecture tours and tours of friendship. For the world he became the voice of India''s spiritual heritage; and for India, especially for Bengal, he became a great living institution. Although Tagore wrote successfully in all literary genres, he was first of all a poet. Among his fifty and odd volumes of poetry are Manasi (1890) [The Ideal One], Sonar Tari (1894) [The Golden Boat], Gitanjali (1910) [Song Offerings], Gitimalya (1914) [Wreath of Songs], and Balaka (1916) [The Flight of Cranes]. The English renderings of his poetry, which include The Gardener (1913), Fruit-Gathering (1916), and The Fugitive (1921), do not generally correspond to particular volumes in the original Bengali; and in spite of its title, Gitanjali: Song Offerings (1912), the most acclaimed of them, contains poems from other works besides its namesake. Tagore''s major plays are Raja (1910) [The King of the Dark Chamber], Dakghar (1912) [The Post Office], Achalayatan (1912) [The Immovable], Muktadhara (1922) [The Waterfall], and Raktakaravi (1926) [Red Oleanders]. He is the author of several volumes of short stories and a number of novels, among them Gora (1910), Ghare-Baire (1916) [The Home and the World], and Yogayog (1929) [Crosscurrents]. Besides these, he wrote musical dramas, dance dramas, essays of all types, travel diaries, and two autobiographies, one in his middle years and the other shortly before his death in 1941. Tagore also left numerous drawings and paintings, and songs for which he wrote the music himself.

Stray Birds (1916) is a collection of poems by Rabindranath Tagore. Translated into English by Tagore after he received the 1913 Nobel Prize in Literature, Stray Birds is a powerful collection of short poems by a master of Indian literature. “Stray birds of summer come to my window to sing and fly away. And yellow leaves of autumn, which have no songs, flutter and fall there with a sigh.” The poems of Stray Birds are a masterclass in clarity and concision. Like birds themselves, they flutter across the sky of the page before passing beyond the limit of sight. In prayer, in celebration, and in evocations of the natural world, Tagore comes as close to the truth as possible, catching a glimpse before it can fly away forever: “Let me live truly, my Lord, so that death to me become true.” In plainspoken language, Tagore gives voice to the soul. With a beautifully designed cover and professionally typeset manuscript, this edition of Rabindranath Tagore’s Stray Birds is a classic of Indian literature reimagined for modern readers.

Chitra: A Play in One Act (1914) is a play by Rabindranath Tagore. Published following his ascension to international fame with the 1912 Nobel Prize in Literature, the play is based on the story of Chitrangada and Arjuna from Sanskrit epic Mahabharata. “I am Chitra, the daughter of the kingly house of Manipur. With godlike grace Lord Shiva promised to my royal grandsire an unbroken line of male descent. Nevertheless, the divine word proved powerless to change the spark of life in my mother''s womb—so invincible was my nature, woman though I be.” Her whole life, Chitra has tried to live up to her father’s name. Raised as the son he never had, she becomes a fearsome warrior and legendary hero, yet still longs for something more. When she meets the handsome Arjuna, Chitra petitions the god of love to make her beautiful. Mercifully, they allow her to be with her lover for one whole year. With a beautifully designed cover and professionally typeset manuscript, this edition of Rabindranath Tagore’s Chitra: A Play in One Act is a classic of Indian literature reimagined for modern readers.

Gitanjali by Rabindranath Tagore Gitanjali: Collection of Tagore Poems Gitanjali (Song Offerings) by Rabindranath Tagore| Geetanjali by Ravindranath tagore Gitanjali in English translation (1911) is a volume of 103 poems selected by Tagore from his several Bengali books of poetry. It was when he learned from William Rothenstein of western interest in them that he translated them into English. Chiefly for this volume, Tagore became the first non-European to win the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1913 W. B. Yeats, in the introduction to Tagore’s Gitanjali, writes that this volume has “stirred my blood as nothing has for years . . .” He explains, “These lyrics . . . display in their thought a world I have dreamed of all my life long.” Gitanjali is the poetry of life-affirmation: life with its color and abundance, melancholy and mystery. It is a record of the poet’s intimate response to the splendor of the universe. His poetry in translation was viewed as spiritual, and this together with his mesmerizing persona gave him a prophet-like aura in the west but his “elegant prose and magical poetry” still remains largely unknown outside the confines of Bengal. "Gitanjali," or Song Offerings, is a collection of poems translated by the author, Rabindranath Tagore, from the original Bengali. This collection won the Nobel prize for Tagore in 1913. This volume includes the original introduction by William Butler Yeats that accompanied the 1911 English language version. "Gitanjali" is a collection of over 100 inspirational poems by India''s greatest poet. Thou hast made me endless, such is thy pleasure. This frail vessel thou emptiest again and again, and fillest it ever with fresh life. This little flute of a reed thou hast carried over hills and dales, and hast breathed through it melodies eternally new. At the immortal touch of thy hands, my little heart loses its limits in joy and gives birth to utterance ineffable. Thy infinite gifts come to me only on these very small hands of mine. Ages pass, and still thou pourest, and still, there is room to fill. When thou commandest me to sing it seems that my heart would break with pride, and I look to thy face, and tears come to my eyes. All that is harsh and dissonant in my life melts into one sweet harmony-and my adoration spreads wings like a glad bird on its flight across the sea. I know thou takest pleasure in my singing. I know that only as a singer I come before thy presence. A collection of over one hundred inspirational poems, Gitanjali covers the breadth of life''s experiences, from the quiet pleasure of observing children at play to man''s struggle with his god. An integration of two words, ''Git'' and ''Anjali,'' meaning song and offering respectively, the literal meaning of the word is ''offering of songs.'' and because of the strong devotional tone and subliminal spiritual incitation, the book can be said to have devotion to god as its theme. It highlights the poet''s intense response to the magnificence of the universe or rather an affirmation of life with all its abundance, mystery, and diversity. Gitanjali by Rabindranath Tagore Gitanjali: Collection of Tagore Poems Gitanjali (Song Offerings) by Rabindranath Tagore| Geetanjali by Ravindranath tagore

e-artnow presents to you this unique poetry collection: My Golden Bengal (Amar Shonar Bangla) The Morning Song of India (Jana Gana Mana) Gitanjali The Gardener Fruit-Gathering The Crescent Moon: The Home On The Seashore The Source Baby''s Way The Unheeded Pageant Sleep-Stealer The Beginning Baby''s World When And Why Defamation The Judge Playthings The Astronomer Clouds And Waves The Champa Flower Fairyland The Land Of The Exile The Rainy Day Paper Boats The Sailor The Further Bank The Flower-School The Merchant Sympathy Vocation Superior The Little Big Man Twelve O''clock Authorship The Wicked Postman The Hero The End The Recall The First Jasmines The Banyan Tree Benediction The Gift My Song The Child-Angel The Last Bargain Stray Birds Lover''s Gift and Crossing The Fugitive Kacha and Devayani Ama and Vinayaka The Mother''s Prayer Somaka and Ritvik Karna and Kunti The Child Songs of Kabir My Reminiscences – Autobiography

In this brilliantly poetic 1916 novel, an idealistic Bengali husband encourages his tradition-minded wife to venture out into the world, leading to her political awakening and attraction to a charismatic leader.

An intensely romantic story that unfolds in the beautiful hill station of Shillong in north-eastern India, The Last Poem (Shesher Kavita) is considered by many to be Rabindranath Tagore''s finest prose work. Amit Ray travels to Shillong to escape from the drudgery of his middle-class existence, and finds himself ensnared instead in a web of passion andpoetry with the elegant and enigmatic Lavanya. As the protagonists grow closer to each other in this unconventional love story, they also discover themselves - their strengths, their ambitions, their flaws, their follies.

The Home and the World (1916), this story was translated from original Bengali novel "Ghore Baire (ঘরে বাইরে)" by Mr. Surendranath Tagore, and the translation was revised by the author. The book illustrates the battle Tagore had with himself, between the ideas of Western culture and revolution against the Western culture. These two ideas are portrayed in two of the main characters, Nikhil, who is rational and opposes violence, and Sandip, who will let nothing stand in his way from reaching his goals. These two opposing ideals are very important in understanding the history of the Bengali region and its contemporary problems. There is much controversy over whether or not Tagore was attempting represent Gandhi in Sandip. Many argue that Tagore would not even venture to personify Gandhi in his characters because Tagore was a large admirer of Gandhi. Also, Gandhi was anti-violence, while Sandip would utilize violence to get what he wanted. The book shows "the clash between new and old, realism and idealism, the means and the end, good and evil" within India and southern Asia.

[A street. A few wayfarers, and a CITY GUARD] First Man. Ho, Sir! City Guard. What do you want? Second Man. Which way should we go? We are strangers here. Please tell us which street we should take. City Guard. Where do you want to go? Third Man. To where those big festivities are going to be held, you know. Which way do we go? City Guard. One street is quite as good as another here. Any street will lead you there. Go straight ahead, and you cannot miss the place. [Exit.]

I PACED alone on the road across the field while the sunset was hiding its last gold like a miser. The daylight sank deeper and deeper into the darkness, and the widowed land, whose harvest had been reaped, lay silent. Suddenly a boy''s shrill voice rose into the sky. He traversed the dark unseen, leaving the track of his song across the hush of the evening. His village home lay there at the end of the waste land, beyond the sugar-cane field, hidden among the shadows of the banana and the slender areca palm, the cocoa-nut and the dark green jack-fruit trees. I stopped for a moment in my lonely way under the starlight, and saw spread before me the darkened earth surrounding with her arms countless homes furnished with cradles and beds, mothers'' hearts and evening lamps, and young lives glad with a gladness that knows nothing of its value for the world.

Tagore''s supressed book now available in an English-Bengali edition For the first time in English, here is the sequence of poems Nobel laureate Rabindranath Tagore (1861–1941) worked on his entire life—the erotic and emotionally powerful dialogue about Lord Krishna and his young lover Radha. These "song offerings" are the first poems Tagore ever published, though he passed them off as those of an unknown Bengali religious poet. As the first and last poems Tagore wrote and revised, they represent the entrance and exit to one of the most prolific literary lives of our contemporary world. The translation rights to Tagore’s poetry were tightly guarded until 2001, when they entered the public domain, making publication of this book possible. These English versions are the result of a five-year collaboration between Bengali scholar Tony K. Stewart, who provided richly associative literal translations, and the celebrated poet Chase Twichell, who shaped the poems into English. This bilingual Bengali-English edition also includes the "biography" Tagore wrote of the unknown religious poet who supposedly authored these poems. Rabindranath Tagore was born in Bengal, the youngest son of a religious reformer and scholar. He wrote successfully in all literary genres and is the author of the national anthems for both India and Bangladesh. In his mature years he managed the family estates, which brought him into close touch with common humanity and increased his interest in social reforms. He participated in the Indian nationalist movement, and was a devoted friend of Mahatma Gandhi. Tagore received the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1913; he was knighted in 1915 by the British Government, but later resigned the honor as a protest against British policies in India.

Rabindranath Tagore’s Gitanjali is a sublime expression of the divine in nature.Tagore was one of the greatest poets of modern India. He drew upon a rich and varied tradition, ranging from Sanskrit writings to Western literature, and enriched Bengali culture with his compositions. He received the Nobel Prize for literature in 1913. Tagore attempted to express in his poetry the divine spirit that he glimpsed in nature. W.B. Yeats noted that his poetry had “an innocence, a simplicity that one does not find elsewhere in nature.” It touches the soul with its serenity and lyrical quality. Gitanjali is truly a treasured companion on life’s long journey.

The literature of the new age seeks not to narrate a sequence of events, but to reveal the secrets of the heart. Such is the narrative mode of Chokher Bali’ – Rabindranath Tagore, Preface to Chokher Bali Chokher Bali explores the forbidden emotions unleashed when a beautiful young widow enters the seemingly harmonious world of a newly married couple. This path-breaking novel by Rabindranath Tagore weaves a tangled web of relationships between the pampered and self-centred Mahendra, his innocent, childlike bride Asha, their staunch friend Bihari, and the wily, seductive Binodini, whose arrival transforms the lives of all concerned. Radha Chakravarty’s translation brings the world of Tagore’s fiction to life, in lucid, idiomatic prose.

This book (hardcover) is part of the TREDITION CLASSICS. It contains classical literature works from over two thousand years. Most of these titles have been out of print and off the bookstore shelves for decades. The book series is intended to preserve the cultural legacy and to promote the timeless works of classical literature. Readers of a TREDITION CLASSICS book support the mission to save many of the amazing works of world literature from oblivion. With this series, tredition intends to make thousands of international literature classics available in printed format again - worldwide.

Rabindranath Tagore reinvented the Bengali novel with Farewell Song, blurring the lines between prose and poetry and creating an effervescent blend of romance and satire. Through Amit and Labanya and a brilliantly etched social milieu, the novel addresses contemporary debates about ‘good’ and ‘bad’ writing, the nature of love and conjugality, and the influence of Western culture on Bengali society. Set against the idyllic backdrop of Shillong and the mannered world of elite Calcutta society, this sparkling novel expresses the complex vision and the mastery of style that characterized Tagore’s later works. Tagore was not only an immensely versatile poet; he was also a great short story writer, novelist, playwright, essayist, and composer of songsAmartya Sen

India’s Rabindranath Tagore was the first Asian Nobel Laureate and possibly the most prolific and diverse serious writer ever known. The largest single volume of his work available in English, this collection includes poetry, songs, autobiographical works, letters, travel writings, prose, novels, short stories, humorous pieces, and plays.

This vintage book contains Rabindranath Tagore''s 1912 play, ''The Post Office''. The play revolves around Amal, a child confined to his adopted uncle''s house by an incurable disease who, inspired by the construction of a local post office, fantasizes about receiving a letter from the king or being a postman. The play was translated into English by W. B. Yeats, and was performed in English for the first time in 1912, by the ''Irish Theatre Company'' in London with Tagore in attendance. The Bengali original was staged in Calcutta in 1917. Rabindranath Tagore (1861 – 1941) was a Bengali polymath who reformed Bengali literature and music in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. We are republishing this antiquarian volume now complete with a specially commissioned new biography of the author.

In this stunning collection of poems by Nobel laureate Rabindranath Tagore, acclaimed translator Ketaki Kushari Dyson brilliantly captures the energy and lyricism of the legendary poet’s verses. The title poem evokes the inner turmoil of a man who must return to the drudgery of work after visiting his home for the Durga Puja vacation. Haunted by his four-year-old daughter’s parting words, ‘I won’t let you go!’ he finds his anguish reflected in the vagaries of nature, with the earth echoing his pain. The other poems in this collection brim with Tagore’s compassionate humanity and delicate sensuousness. From detailing the nuances of intimate relationships to ruminating on the vast cosmos, these poems glow with a burning awareness of man’s place in the universe, reaffirming Tagore’s reputation as one of India’s greatest modern poets. In what a profound sadness are sky and earth immersed! The further I go, the more I hear the same piteous note: I wont let you go!

A collection of prose translations made by the author from the original Bengali

Fresh insight into the poetic career of Bengal''s greatest poet by his most compelling translator.