Fireflies

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Poetry is a captivating use of language, and the Isles have produced some of the most beautiful and moving verse throughout history. This series explores individual poets who have shaped their craft and secured their place in our literary heritage. In this volume, we journey to the East to meet a poet whose language of love and mysticism offers valuable insights into universal themes relevant in contemporary society. Rabindranath Tagore (1861-1941) was a remarkable Bengali Renaissance figure, excelling as a philosopher, social and political reformer, and author across all literary genres. He played a key role in promoting press freedom and influenced Gandhi and the architects of modern India. Tagore composed hundreds of songs, including the national anthems of India and Bangladesh, which are still cherished today. His prolific literary output includes quality novels and essays, and this poetry collection features "Fireflies," one of his most renowned works, which earned him the distinction of being the first Asian Nobel Prize winner in Literature in 1913. Many of his poems are available as audiobooks from our sister company, Portable Poetry, along with ebooks of stories and essays. Samples can be found on our YouTube channel, and the full volume of poems is available for purchase on iTunes, Amazon, and other digital platforms.