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 translation by Arthur Banerjee brings Rabindranath Tagore's celebrated poetry to English speakers, highlighting the essence of his work. As the first Asian Nobel laureate in Literature, Tagore's profound cultural impact from Bengal is showcased through this selection, allowing readers to appreciate the beauty and depth of his verse in a new language.
The book features a collection of letters from a prolific literary period, highlighting the author's youthful experiences and the serendipity of rising fame. These letters provide insight into the creative process and personal reflections during a transformative time in the author's life, revealing the interplay between artistic development and the challenges of growing recognition.
The poet Kablr, a selection from whose songs is here for the first time offered to English readers, is one of the most interesting personalities in the history of I ndian mysticism. Born in or near Benares, of Mohammedan parents, and probably about the year 1440, he became in early life a disciple of the celebrated Hindu ascetic Ramananda. Ramananda had brought to Northern India the religious revival which Ramanuja, the great twelfth-century reformer of Brahmanism, had initiated in the South...
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
Exploring Tagore's profound spiritual aspirations, the book delves into his pursuit of Brahama Vihara and highlights his unique ability to connect Eastern and Western spirituality. It showcases the remarkable diversity in his thoughts and works, positioning him as a pivotal figure in the cultural dialogue of the early twentieth century.
Kablr, a significant figure in Indian mysticism, emerges from a rich historical and cultural context. Born around 1440 to Muslim parents near Benares, he became a disciple of the influential Hindu ascetic Ramananda, who played a key role in a religious revival in Northern India. This collection introduces English readers to Kablr's profound songs, reflecting his unique blend of spiritual traditions and insights. His work bridges diverse religious beliefs, offering a compelling perspective on the mystical landscape of his time.
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.
Rabindranath Tagore was not only a great poet and novelist but also a great artist. He started painting in his late sixties and continued painting till he died. He left behind more than 2500 paintings and drawings, all done between 1928-41. Tagore's paintings are bereft of all spiritual solace; they portray silence and loneliness. They are also very strange--the viewer is not sure how to view his paintings. Many of the paintings in this volume can be placed beside the works of major twentieth century artists.