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Life has the capacity of great moments and attainment, of lives well lived, fulfilling for ourselves and for those we touch. But for others life is arduous. There is no spark to ignite the curiosity, to explore and achieve a stability and a growth to their lives. Indeed their lives, in their own eyes, become almost meaningless, their sense of themselves subsumed under a myriad of problems, whether real or imagined. Seismic events in a life might crush them; the loss of a loved one for instance. Coping is difficult, support hard to find and isolation abounds.

Gitanjali is a collection of poems by the Bengali poet Rabindranath Tagore. Tagore received the Nobel Prize for Literature in 1913, for its English translation, Song Offerings, making him the first non-European and the first Asian & the only Indian to receive this honour. It is part of the UNESCO Collection of Representative Works.

To hear one line of his is to forget all the troubles of the world. Rabindranath Tagore writes music for his words, and one understands at every moment that he is so abundant, so spontaneous, so daring his passion, so full of surprise, because he is doing something which has never seemed strange, unnatural, or in need of defense. At every moment the heart of this poet flows outward without derogation or condescension, for it knows that most will understand; and it has filled itself with the circumstances of life.

Bengali polymath Rabindranath Tagore was the first non-European to win the Nobel Prize for Literature. A novelist, poet, playwright, composer, artist and philosopher, he wrote both the Indian and Bangladeshi national anthems; exchanged ideas with Yeats, Einstein and Gandhi, and was hugely influential in promoting Indian culture to the West. This collection includes some of Tagore's key novels, plays and short stories, as well as his best-known poem and four fascinating biographical programmes.

The MSAC Philosophy Group is pleased to issue a new edition of Rabindranath Tagore's classic translation of the timeless poet-mystic Kabir. Includes a deeply insightful introduction by Evelyn Underhill.

Set on a Bengali noble's estate in 1908, this is both a love story and a novel of political awakening. The central character, Bimala, is torn between the duties owed to her husband, Nikhil, and the demands made on her by the radical leader, Sandip. Her attempts to resolve the irreconcilable pressures of the home and world reflect the conflict in India itself, and the tragic outcome foreshadows the unrest that accompanied Partition in 1947.

In Rabindranath Tagore’s Gora, immerse yourself in a captivating exploration of identity, nationalism, and personal conviction. Set against the backdrop of colonial India, the novel follows the life of Gora, a young man deeply committed to the ideals of nationalism and reform. As Gora grapples with his fervent beliefs, he encounters diverse characters and complex situations that challenge his perspectives and shape his journey.

This collection includes: 1) Eik Raat, 2) Khuab Mahal, and 3) Saadhna. About the author: Rabindranath Tagore (7 May 1861 - 7 August 1941) was a Bengali polymath who reshaped Bengali literature and music.

A collection of essays on the Hindu/Buddhist view of humankind's place in the universe. As the author says in his introduction: "in these papers, it may be hoped, western readers will have an opportunity of coming into touch with the ancient spirit of India as revealed in our sacred texts and manifested in the life of to-day." Most of the essays were given as lectures before Harvard University in 1916 or before.

Rabindranath Tagore was a Bengali poet, visual artist, playwright, novelist, and composer. Three of his most prominent works are included here: Gitanjali is a cycle of 103 poems about the bliss of living and dying in wonder of the creation, while Stray Birds is a collection of some 300 poems. The poems are short but profound and the imagery lingers. The novel, The Home and the World is set on an estate in 1908; it’s a blend of love story and political intrigue against the background of the conflict in India.

Tagore was a true Renaissance man, distinguishing himself as a gifted philosopher, social and political reformer as well as a popular author in all literary genres. His most famous poem, extracts of which are recorded here, is Gitanjali which earned him the distinction of the first Asian writer to receive the Nobel Prize for Literature in 1913.

This is a collection of translations of six short stories of Nobel Laureate Rabindranath Tagore. These six short stories are selected from his book ‘Galpaguchha’. The stories are, 'Alive and Dead' (Jeebita o Mreeta), 'Suva', 'The First Look' (Shuvadrishti), 'Hoimantee', ‘Letter from Your Wife' (Streer Patra) and 'The Anonymous Lady' (Aparichita).

Audie-nominated narrator Deepti Gupta shares a classic love story set among the fires of India's struggle for independence. Bimala is torn between her commitment to her husband, Nikhil, who holds Western beliefs, and the radical Sandip, a leader of the Swadeshi movement under the British Raj. Bimala finds herself asking what freedom truly means for herself and for her country.

If you're a Tagore fan, this is a feast!

Rabindranath Tagore, India's foremost writer and the first non-European to win the Nobel Prize for literature, is perhaps best known for his tender and passionate tales about human yearning and longing. Here then is a collection of 18 short stories that highlight Tagore's profound vision.

രവീന്ദ്രനാഥ ടാഗോറിന്റെ നോവലുകളില്‍ ഏറ്റവും കുറച്ചുമാത്രം ചര്‍ച്ച ചെയ്യപ്പെട്ടതും എന്നാല്‍ ഏറ്റവും വിവാദം സൃഷ്ടിച്ചതുമായ കൃതിയാണ് അദ്ദേഹത്തിന്റെ അവസാനത്തെ നോവലായ 'നാല് അധ്യായങ്ങള്‍.'

ব্যারিস্টার অমিত রায়-র দেখা লাবন্যর সাথে শীলং-এ এক গাড়ির এক্সিডেন্ট-এ. অক্সফোর্ড-এ পড়াশোনা করা অমিত এবং সাধারণ জীবনে বড় হওয়া লাবণ্য একে অন্যের প্রেমে পরে. শুরু হয় তাদের কাহিনী কিছু কথা আর কবিতা দিয়ে।

রাইচরণ বোরো ভালোবাসতো জমিদারের ছেলেকে, তার যত্ন নিতো আর ভালোবেসে খোকাবাবু ডাকতো। হঠাৎ এক দুর্ঘটনা তার জীবনের সব ছন্দ কে ভঙ্গ করে. রবীন্দ্রনাথ ঠাকুরের লেখা এই গল্পটি বাংলা সাহিত্যের এক অনবদ্য নিবেদন।

রবীন্দ্রনাথ ঠাকুরের কাবুলিওয়ালা আব্দুল রহমত খান নামে এক আফগান ও পাঁচ বছরের মিনির মাঝে এক অনবদ্য বন্ধুত্বের গল্প।

Compilato e tradotto da Tagore dalle sue lezioni in bengalese, il libro consiste in otto saggi, in cui risponde ad alcune delle domande più profonde della vita: Perché Dio ha creato questo mondo? Perché un Essere Perfetto, invece di rimanere eternamente concentrato in se stesso, si prende la briga di manifestare l'universo? Perché esiste il male? L'amore e la bellezza hanno uno scopo?