This anthology offers a comprehensive selection of works by Rabindranath Tagore, the Nobel Prize-winning author whose writing, as W.B. Yeats observed, "stirred my blood." Edited by Tagore's biographers, this authoritative collection serves as an introduction to his diverse literary and artistic output, featuring new translations from Bengali.
It gathers a wide array of genres, including a play, short stories, extracts from a novel, poems, songs, epigrams, paintings, memoirs, letters, essays, and conversations. From his celebrated play 'The Post Office' to his distinctive visual art, this volume aims to clearly demonstrate the literary depth, emotional power, and intellectual scope of Tagore's achievements.
Why You Should Read?
- Discover the breadth of a Nobel laureate's work across multiple genres.
- Experience new translations of Rabindranath Tagore's writing.
- Explore a unique collection that integrates poetry, prose, and visual art.
- Gain insight into the profound impact of one of India's most celebrated literary and artistic figures.