| Author |
Tagore, Rabindranath, 1861-1941 |
| LoC No. |
18019579
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| Title |
Stories from Tagore
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 81.0 (6th grade). Easy to read.
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| Contents |
The Cabuliwalla -- The home-coming -- Once there was a king -- The child's return -- Master Mashai -- Subha -- The postmaster -- The castaway -- The son of Rashmani -- The Babus of Nayanjore.
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| Credits |
Produced by Audrey Longhurst, Asad Razzaki and the Online
Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net
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| Summary |
"Stories from Tagore" by Rabindranath Tagore is a collection of short stories written in the early 20th century. The anthology captures various facets of life, culture, and social issues in India, exploring themes of love, friendship, and the human condition through relatable characters and poignant narratives. Each story provides a glimpse into the complexities of life, often highlighting the emotional and spiritual journeys of its characters. At the start of this collection, the opening story, "The Cabuliwallah," introduces us to Mini, a lively five-year-old girl who is unfazed by curiosity and chatter. Her life intersects with that of Rahmun, a fruit-seller from Kabul, who becomes a source of fascination for Mini and a friend who offers her snacks and playful banter. As their relationship develops amidst cultural contrasts and societal expectations, a poignant sense of attachment grows between the innocent child and the rugged man, leading to a deeper understanding of love and loss as life unfolds. The narrative sets the tone for Tagore's exploration of human connections across social divides, creating an evocative backdrop for the stories that follow. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
PK: Language and Literatures: Indo-Iranian literatures
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| Subject |
India -- Social life and customs -- Fiction
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| Subject |
Short stories, Bengali -- Translations into English
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| Subject |
Tagore, Rabindranath, 1861-1941 -- Translations into English
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| Subject |
English language -- Textbooks for foreign speakers -- Indic
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
33525 |
| Release Date |
Aug 24, 2010 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Jan 28, 2020 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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