Fireflies, or brief poems, originated in China and Japan and were often written on pieces of silk. Fireflies is a collection of proverbs, aphorisms and maxims. Each firefly, rarely more than a sentence long, represents a luminous thought on love, life, beauty or God. Each page of this book contains a decorative design by Boris Artzybasheff with the short two to three line maxim of Tagore's beneath. Each page is a work of art printed in two colors.
The Bengali poet Rabindranath Tagore (1861-1941) received the Nobel Prize for Literature in 1913 primarily for Gitanjali, parts of which he had rendered into the lucid, grave English prose of prayer. This title emulates the grandeur and lightness of movement of these wonderful song-poems. schovat popis
Nobel Prize-Winning Author Rabindranath Tagore&Rsquo;S Most Ambitious Work Gora Unfolds Against The Vast, Dynamic Backdrop Of Bengal Under British Rule, A Divided Society Struggling To Envisage An Emerging Nation. It Is An Epic Saga Of India&Rsquo;S Nationalist Awakening, Viewed Through The Eyes Of One Young Man, An Orthodox Hindu Who Defines Himself Against The British Colonialist Culture And Finds Himself Approaching His Nationalist Identity Through The Prism Of Organized Religion. First Published In 1907, Gora Questions The Dogmas And Presuppositions Inherent In Nationalist Thought Like Few Books Have Dared To Do. This New, Lucid And Vibrant Translation Brings The Complete And Unabridged Text Of The Classic To A New Generation Of Readers, Underlining Its Contemporary Relevance.
Stray Birds (1916) is a collection of poems by Rabindranath Tagore. Translated into English by Tagore after he received the 1913 Nobel Prize in Literature, Stray Birds is a powerful collection of short poems by a master of Indian literature. "Stray birds of summer come to my window to sing and fly away. And yellow leaves of autumn, which have no songs, flutter and fall there with a sigh." The poems of Stray Birds are a masterclass in clarity and concision. Like birds themselves, they flutter across the sky of the page before passing beyond the limit of sight. In prayer, in celebration, and in evocations of the natural world, Tagore comes as close to the truth as possible, catching a glimpse before it can fly away forever: "Let me live truly, my Lord, so that death to me become true." In plainspoken language, Tagore gives voice to the soul. With a beautifully designed cover and professionally typeset manuscript, this edition of Rabindranath Tagore's Stray Birds is a classic of Indian literature reimagined for modern readers.
Interest in the life and work of the Nobel-Prize-winning writer, Rabindranath Tagore, is now enjoying a revival after many years of neglect outside India. This selection of some 350 letters spanning Tagore's entire life is the first to be available to English readers. The letters are intended to show as many facets of his experience, interests and ideas as possible, and will be a valuable source of information, not only for the understanding of the complexity of Tagore's personality, but also of the times in which he lived.
What drew Coleman Barks to bring his genius to the Gitangili of Rabindranath Tagore? Speaking of these “Song Offerings,” Barks, known and loved for his exquisite transmissions of Rumi, opens us up to the heart of the Indian mystic, Tagore, whose writings have touched poets throughout the world, among them W.B. Yeats, Hart Crane, Robert Frost, and Ezra Pound. In his introduction, Coleman Barks explains what inspired him to recreate the 1913 English translation. “I am trying to rephrase his insights in language that does not cloud their brilliance. Tagore’s mysticism feels very simple and abundant (Yeat’s adjective for it), like Wordsworth’s like Whitman’s … It is into that more current idiom that I am trying to place in Tagore’s songs.”
The author presents a personal exploration of the Upanishads, emphasizing a lived experience rather than a scholarly analysis. Raised in a family that incorporates these ancient texts into daily worship, the writer reflects on the profound spiritual connection exemplified by his father, who balanced devotion to God with worldly responsibilities. This collection aims to bridge the gap for Western readers, offering insights into the enduring spirit of India as expressed in its sacred literature and contemporary life.
Focusing on social realism and traditionalism, this collection of short stories showcases Tagore's literary brilliance through themes of universality and the supernatural. Notable tales like "The Postmaster" and "The Cabuliwallah" highlight the struggles faced by women and girls in traditional Indian society. With its rich blend of ideologies and fantasies, this anthology promises to engage readers of all ages, offering a profound insight into human experiences and relationships.
Exploring profound spiritual questions, this work by Rabindranath Tagore delves into the purpose of creation, the existence of evil, and the significance of beauty. Through reflections on nature and daily meditation, Tagore emphasizes the interconnectedness of life and the divine energy that uplifts us. He enriches his insights with Sanskrit verses from the Upanishads and teachings from Buddhism, offering deep wisdom that invites readers to ponder each sentence thoughtfully. The book promises a journey of joy and enlightenment.