Name: Stories From Tagore
SKU: 58309788
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Author: Rabindranath Tagore
ISBN: 9789358011265

Type

Physical Book

Author

Rabindranath Tagore

Publisher

Double 9 Books

Language

English

Pages

120

Format

Paperback

Dimensions

21.6x14x0.7 cm

Weight

0.16 kg.

ISBN13

9789358011265

Synopsis "Stories From Tagore"

The short story collection "Stories From Tagore" was written by Nobel Prize winner and Bengali author Rabindranath Tagore. Eight short tales that cover a range of topics, including love, relationships, tradition, and spirituality, make up the collection. Each story is set in a rural Bengali community and focuses on the locals' straightforward way of life. The literary style of the stories is lyrical and poetic, which showcases the author's command of language and his in-depth knowledge of human emotions. The collection's most notable stories include "The Kabuliwala," which focuses on the connection between a young girl from Kolkata and a street vendor from Kabul, and "The Homecoming," which tells the tale of a woman who returns to her village after a protracted absence and must deal with the changes that have taken place while she was gone. "Stories From Tagore" is a collection of timeless stories that address the universal themes of love, grief, and the human experience while providing a window into the ordinary lives of people in rural Bengal. The book serves as evidence of Tagore's ongoing influence as one of India's finest authors and philosophers.

Rabindranath Tagore

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Rabindranath Tagore (Calcutta, India, May 7, 1861 – Santiniketan, August 7, 1941) was a Bengali poet, philosopher, musician, novelist, playwright, and educator, considered one of the most influential literary figures of modern India and the world. Son of a cultured and prominent family, Tagore received an education rich in literature, art, and both Eastern and Western thought. He was the first non-European writer to win the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1913, for his work Gitanjali (“Song Offerings”), a collection of spiritual and philosophical poems.

Tagore wrote in Bengali and English, addressing themes such as love, spirituality, freedom, and cultural identity. His work spans over a thousand poems, novels, short stories, songs, and essays. He composed the lyrics for the national anthems of India (Jana Gana Mana) and Bangladesh (Amar Shonar Bangla), highlighting his cultural and political influence.

Additionally, he founded the Visva-Bharati school and university, with a humanist and universalist approach. Tagore traveled extensively, promoting intercultural dialogue and criticizing colonialism. His legacy combines art, pedagogy, and spirituality, and continues to inspire generations of readers and thinkers.

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