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Once There Was a King:
Once upon a time there was a king." When we were children there was no need to know who the king in the fairy story was. It didn't matter whether he was called Shiladitya or Shaliban, whether he lived at Kashi or Kanauj. The thing that made a seven-year-old boy's heart go thump, thump with delight was this one sovereign truth, this reality of all realities: "Once there was a king.
- GenresShort Stories
26 pages, Paperback
First published January 2, 2013
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About the author
Rabindranath Tagore
2,608 books4,281 followersAwarded the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1913 "because of his profoundly sensitive, fresh and beautiful verse, by which, with consummate skill, he has made his poetic thought, expressed in his own English words, a part of the literature of the West."
Tagore modernised Bengali art by spurning rigid classical forms and resisting linguistic strictures. His novels, stories, songs, dance-dramas, and essays spoke to topics political and personal. Gitanjali (Song Offerings), Gora (Fair-Faced), and Ghare-Baire (The Home and the World) are his best-known works, and his verse, short stories, and novels were acclaimed—or panned—for their lyricism, colloquialism, naturalism, and unnatural contemplation. His compositions were chosen by two nations as national anthems: India's Jana Gana Mana and Bangladesh's Amar Shonar Bangla.
The complete works of Rabindranath Tagore (রবীন্দ্র রচনাবলী) in the original Bengali are now available at these third-party websites:
http://www.tagoreweb.in/
http://www.rabindra-rachanabali.nltr....
Tagore modernised Bengali art by spurning rigid classical forms and resisting linguistic strictures. His novels, stories, songs, dance-dramas, and essays spoke to topics political and personal. Gitanjali (Song Offerings), Gora (Fair-Faced), and Ghare-Baire (The Home and the World) are his best-known works, and his verse, short stories, and novels were acclaimed—or panned—for their lyricism, colloquialism, naturalism, and unnatural contemplation. His compositions were chosen by two nations as national anthems: India's Jana Gana Mana and Bangladesh's Amar Shonar Bangla.
The complete works of Rabindranath Tagore (রবীন্দ্র রচনাবলী) in the original Bengali are now available at these third-party websites:
http://www.tagoreweb.in/
http://www.rabindra-rachanabali.nltr....
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April 10, 2017
Another enchanting little story <3
April 25, 2015
vừa đọc vừa khóc
(xạo thôi =))))))), hehe)
(xạo thôi =))))))), hehe)
July 21, 2017
Giữa những "Kể từ đó họ sống với nhau hạnh phúc đến suốt đời" luôn có những truyện cổ với cái kết buồn thảm.
May 10, 2015
câu chuyện nho nhỏ đẹp đẽ (dẫu tôi nghĩ về những chuyện thật buồn):D
rồi nhớ mẹ bạn tôi trong một tối đã (cầm tay) nói với tôi một câu thật hay "những điều đẹp là những điều đơn giản, mà càng đơn giản càng khó đó con"
bạn đó là người nói tôi đọc câu chuyện này này :)) cảm ơn nhaa
rồi nhớ mẹ bạn tôi trong một tối đã (cầm tay) nói với tôi một câu thật hay "những điều đẹp là những điều đơn giản, mà càng đơn giản càng khó đó con"
bạn đó là người nói tôi đọc câu chuyện này này :)) cảm ơn nhaa
August 9, 2023
In Rabindranath Tagore's "Once There Was a King," the theme of innocence radiates through the delicate tapestry of the narrative. Recounted by an unnamed narrator reflecting upon his childhood, the story delves into the realm of innocence through the lens of storytelling, escapism, and respect.
The youthful narrator, yearning to evade his studies, feigns illness to escape his tutor. Here, Tagore reveals the narrator's unadulterated innocence. Unlike mature listeners who might scrutinize a tale, the narrator immerses himself in his grandmother's story, unfazed by its implausibilities. Tagore subtly contrasts the open-hearted acceptance of the young with the skepticism that accompanies age.
Tagore touches on the evolving role of storytelling in modern times. A tale must now navigate the critical eye of the listener, who seeks plausibility and dissects details. Yet, the narrator embodies the simplicity of an innocent mind, content to journey through a story without dissecting its mechanics. The narrator's respect for his grandmother establishes a foundation of trust, enabling him to embrace her story regardless of its extravagance, a sentiment often lost on more experienced ears.
The dichotomy between the narrator and older listeners becomes evident in their distinct approaches to storytelling. While the narrator's curious "what next" beckons imaginative expansion, it leads his grandmother to conjure an ending that defies conventional expectations. This playfulness contrasts with the rigid analysis of mature audiences. The narrator's lack of analytical scrutiny, seen in his acceptance of an eight-year-old marrying a princess, underscores the unfettered innocence of his mind.
Tagore's tale underscores the symbiotic relationship between the storyteller and the listener. The narrator's enthusiasm prompts the grandmother's creative narrative, which encourages imaginative exploration. The story's unfolding challenges rigid storytelling norms, as the ending takes an unexpected turn. Tagore's message appears to celebrate the power of storytelling to transcend conventional constraints, offering readers the chance to approach stories with unbounded innocence and embrace the realm of possibility.
As the story concludes, the narrator emerges transformed by his grandmother's narrative. His innocence awakens to new horizons, unveiling a world teeming with imaginative potential. In an era where skepticism often mutes the magic of storytelling, Tagore's tale stands as a reminder that innocence, openness, and wonder continue to enrich the human experience through the tales spun by the storytellers of old.
The youthful narrator, yearning to evade his studies, feigns illness to escape his tutor. Here, Tagore reveals the narrator's unadulterated innocence. Unlike mature listeners who might scrutinize a tale, the narrator immerses himself in his grandmother's story, unfazed by its implausibilities. Tagore subtly contrasts the open-hearted acceptance of the young with the skepticism that accompanies age.
Tagore touches on the evolving role of storytelling in modern times. A tale must now navigate the critical eye of the listener, who seeks plausibility and dissects details. Yet, the narrator embodies the simplicity of an innocent mind, content to journey through a story without dissecting its mechanics. The narrator's respect for his grandmother establishes a foundation of trust, enabling him to embrace her story regardless of its extravagance, a sentiment often lost on more experienced ears.
The dichotomy between the narrator and older listeners becomes evident in their distinct approaches to storytelling. While the narrator's curious "what next" beckons imaginative expansion, it leads his grandmother to conjure an ending that defies conventional expectations. This playfulness contrasts with the rigid analysis of mature audiences. The narrator's lack of analytical scrutiny, seen in his acceptance of an eight-year-old marrying a princess, underscores the unfettered innocence of his mind.
Tagore's tale underscores the symbiotic relationship between the storyteller and the listener. The narrator's enthusiasm prompts the grandmother's creative narrative, which encourages imaginative exploration. The story's unfolding challenges rigid storytelling norms, as the ending takes an unexpected turn. Tagore's message appears to celebrate the power of storytelling to transcend conventional constraints, offering readers the chance to approach stories with unbounded innocence and embrace the realm of possibility.
As the story concludes, the narrator emerges transformed by his grandmother's narrative. His innocence awakens to new horizons, unveiling a world teeming with imaginative potential. In an era where skepticism often mutes the magic of storytelling, Tagore's tale stands as a reminder that innocence, openness, and wonder continue to enrich the human experience through the tales spun by the storytellers of old.
August 17, 2024
The absurdity in one’s imagination is just…..
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