Name: The Hungry Stones And Other Stories
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Author: Rabindranath Tagore
ISBN: 9789357485388

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Type

Physical Book

Author

Rabindranath Tagore

Publisher

Double 9 Booksllp

Language

English

Pages

136

Format

Paperback

Dimensions

21.6 x 14.0 x 0.8 cm

Weight

0.18 kg.

ISBN13

9789357485388

Synopsis "The Hungry Stones And Other Stories"

"The Hungry Stones and Other Stories" is a collection of short stories written by the Indian author and Nobel laureate Rabindranath Tagore. The book contains short stories that explore a range of themes, including love, loss, spirituality, and the human condition. The story title, "The Hungry Stones," tells the haunting tale of a young man who becomes entranced by a mysterious palace and its ghostly inhabitants. Other stories in the collection include "The Cabuliwallah," a heart-warming story of a father-daughter relationship. Tagore's writing is marked by its lyrical beauty and its ability to capture the human emotion. His stories are deeply rooted in Indian culture and tradition, but also speak to universal themes and experiences. Moreover, "The Hungry Stones and Other Stories" is a timeless classic that continues to captivate readers with its powerful storytelling and profound insights into the human experience. It is a must-read for anyone interested in the rich literary traditions of India and the work of one of its greatest writers.

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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