Selected Short Stories
Selected Short Stories by Rabindranath Tagore, published by Penguin Books Limited in September 2005, is a revised edition comprising 352 pages in English. This collection showcases Tagore’s remarkable ability to capture the essence of Bengali life and landscapes through his storytelling. Written in the 1890s, these narratives explore themes such as peasantry, gentry, casteism, and the challenges of corrupt officialdom and poverty.
Readers will find that Tagore’s work transcends simple realism, offering a unique perspective that reflects his status as India’s supreme Romantic poet. The stories present a vivid portrayal of societal issues while also delving into the complexities of human experience. This edition serves as a significant contribution to the genres of fiction and classics, inviting readers to engage with Tagore’s profound insights into life and culture.
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Poet, novelist, painter and musician, Rabindranath Tagore (1861-1941) is the grand master of Bengali culture. Written during the 1890s, the stories in this selection brilliantly recreate vivid images of Bengali life and landscapes in their depiction of peasantry and gentry, casteism, corrupt officialdom and dehumanizing poverty. Yet Tagore is first and foremost India’s supreme Romantic poet, and in these stories he can be seen reaching beyond mere documentary realism towards his own profoundly original vision.
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