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5 Best Short Stories
Also published as Tales from Tagore (Bangladesh).
- GenresAnthologiesFiction
45 pages, Kindle Edition
Published January 1, 2017
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About the author
Rabindranath Tagore
2,574 books4,247 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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June 24, 2018
My edition was from Bangladesh and the blurb said it was in simplified English and served as a good introduction to Tagore. Not to me. I just couldn't relate to the stories. They all had an emotional hook, but it didn't work on me because the subjects (eg. a maid who wanted desperately to go with the master she had served like a slave when he failed to get promotion and was going 'home') and culture were so different and unknown to me. Men treating women as ciphers and only really dealing with men, sons being like little princes, I would need far more background than a short story in simplified English to really get into these.
It hasn't put me of reading Tagore, but adult books in 'proper' English translations next time.
It hasn't put me of reading Tagore, but adult books in 'proper' English translations next time.
March 13, 2019
I liked 'The Cabuliwallah' story; the rest was unimpressive.
September 23, 2017
A beautiful collection of stories from the Master.
What more can one say?
A poet who has to fight a war of words to maintain his place in the king's court, in an attempt to perhaps remain with his true loved one; a rebel teenager, who wants out from his claustrophobic conditions, to be pushed into even worse situations; an island of cards, where everyone lives by hierarchy: can unexpected guests on their abode change lives that they have lived for an eternity?; the Cabuliwallah, who developed a special relation with a little girl, only to have it snatched away by fate; and lastly the story of a king, who had a queen, and there was a princess who got married to a boy: an exquisite tale of understanding, bonding and perhaps loving.
The Master at his best.
My favourite: The Cabuliwallah
My rating: 4/5
Why?
I feel the original script, in Bengali, would have done more justice to the tales.
But do read - you will witness brilliance, albeit translated.
What more can one say?
A poet who has to fight a war of words to maintain his place in the king's court, in an attempt to perhaps remain with his true loved one; a rebel teenager, who wants out from his claustrophobic conditions, to be pushed into even worse situations; an island of cards, where everyone lives by hierarchy: can unexpected guests on their abode change lives that they have lived for an eternity?; the Cabuliwallah, who developed a special relation with a little girl, only to have it snatched away by fate; and lastly the story of a king, who had a queen, and there was a princess who got married to a boy: an exquisite tale of understanding, bonding and perhaps loving.
The Master at his best.
My favourite: The Cabuliwallah
My rating: 4/5
Why?
I feel the original script, in Bengali, would have done more justice to the tales.
But do read - you will witness brilliance, albeit translated.
November 24, 2017
Same as the name suggests, 5 best short stories of Rabindranath Tagore.
January 23, 2021
No doubt Rabindranath Tagore sir is one of the best writers India has ever seen, discovering his work is pleasure to any reader. I haven't read much of his work but I do want to start step by step.
As name says, book includes 5 short stories ( mostly Childern) out of which 3 I really liked and rest two though the message at the end is strong, I didn't like the stories that much. It's just 30 mins read, pick it up if you want to read something simple and relaxing. And absolutely great book for kids if you have one!
As name says, book includes 5 short stories ( mostly Childern) out of which 3 I really liked and rest two though the message at the end is strong, I didn't like the stories that much. It's just 30 mins read, pick it up if you want to read something simple and relaxing. And absolutely great book for kids if you have one!
February 3, 2019
Exceptional story telling by the genius writer. Personally, I was expecting better ending for a couple of stories (hence 4 star) but the way he crafted his stories was amazing. Overall a good quick read.
March 6, 2021
My first Tagore book and I found it hard to connect with the stories for some reason. I didn't enjoy the book as much. It hasn't left me wanting to read more of Tagore books, perhaps in translation the true meaning and feelings are lost..
February 1, 2022
New to short reads
I loved the cabuliwallah and once there was a king. Every story was different and I liked Tagoreji's work. This is my first read of his work and I'm here to read more from his work.
I loved the cabuliwallah and once there was a king. Every story was different and I liked Tagoreji's work. This is my first read of his work and I'm here to read more from his work.
June 11, 2023
Rabindranath uses simple language and writes touching stories showing sometimes water is thicker than blood (eg. relation between a maid and her master, relation between a hawker and a child etc)
These are my kind of stories <3
These are my kind of stories <3
September 13, 2017
Quick read. Loved the story the Home-Coming the most.
October 6, 2017
Really good twists in most of the stories.
October 16, 2017
Of the five stories, I like Cabuliwallah most, the homecoming the next.
January 8, 2018
Review to follow.
June 5, 2018
SOme good stories that leave u thinking.
Some good stories that leave you feeling good.
Some good stories that leave you with hope in your own self.
Some good stories that leave you feeling good.
Some good stories that leave you with hope in your own self.
October 25, 2018
Good bed time stories
This was a smooth read and Rabindranath is undeniably awesome. These stories are gems that fell off his pen. Great bed time stories.
This was a smooth read and Rabindranath is undeniably awesome. These stories are gems that fell off his pen. Great bed time stories.
January 4, 2019
Short stories with a great message, perfect for a good night read
September 15, 2019
The Cabuliwallah
A one time quick read. Some stories are heart touching. It's the way the stories are told that soothes you as a reader.
A one time quick read. Some stories are heart touching. It's the way the stories are told that soothes you as a reader.
October 28, 2019
This is my first Tagore book to read. Except some emotional hooks, did not enjoy much. May be because its not my taste. But its a quick read whoever want to try out Legend's work.
November 22, 2019
A simple and entertaining collection of short stories. Specially Cabuliwalah was my favorite since it created a nostalgia in mind. The Cabuliwalah I had read when I was in junior school.
January 27, 2022
I personally liked 2 stories . Others were not .....
March 15, 2022
Intuitive
All the five stories are very intersting. The
language used is rich and floral.
People of any age can read with interest
All the five stories are very intersting. The
language used is rich and floral.
People of any age can read with interest
December 12, 2018
Rabindranath Tagore is pure bliss.
November 27, 2018
The edition I got was having Kabuliwallah and 4 other stories. Rabindranath Tagore was great writer and poet,but while reading other 4 stories it hit me like whether he was sad,while penning down these short stories? because all these 4 stories are tragedies except Kabuliwallah. The way he wrote Kabuliwallah he won my heart once again with his narration and imagination.
October 21, 2017
Quick read. Loved the story the Home-Coming the most.
December 21, 2019
My feedback
Amazing one really loved every story, they are soo pure and real , must read for all
Really Enjoyed it
Amazing one really loved every story, they are soo pure and real , must read for all
Really Enjoyed it
July 29, 2019
Last story
Very interesting because last story contains one more interesting story inside that which creats suspence and the feel of that little boy's interest..
Very interesting because last story contains one more interesting story inside that which creats suspence and the feel of that little boy's interest..
January 11, 2025
Victory, Home coming & Cabuliwala are the best
July 30, 2018
this is my first Rabindranath Tagore book!! Loved It!!
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