| Author |
Tagore, Rabindranath, 1861-1941 |
| Title |
The King of the Dark Chamber
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| Note |
Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Raja_(play)
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 84.0 (6th grade). Easy to read.
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| Note |
Translated into English by the author.
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| Credits |
Original html version created at eldritchpress.org by Eric Eldred
This eBook was produced by Chetan K Jain.
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| Summary |
"The King of the Dark Chamber" by Rabindranath Tagore is a play written during the early 20th century. The story revolves around the enigmatic and unseen King of a kingdom who remains hidden from his subjects, leading them to question his existence and the nature of his rule. It delves into themes of love, longing, and the quest for truth, mainly through the character of Queen Sudarshana and her desire to see her husband, the King, who is shrouded in mystery. The opening of the play introduces us to a vibrant street filled with citizens who discuss the peculiar nature of their King, who has never been seen in public. Through various interactions, the citizens express their curiosity and frustration regarding the absence of their ruler, leading to a mix of playful banter and serious reflections about authority. The scene sets the tone for a kingdom that feels both festive and constrained, as citizens simultaneously celebrate and question their leader’s hidden nature. Concurrently, in a dark chamber, Queen Sudarshana expresses her restlessness and desire for light, symbolizing the broader longing for connection and clarity in her relationship with the King, setting the stage for the unfolding drama of deception, identity, and desire. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
PK: Language and Literatures: Indo-Iranian literatures
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| Subject |
Tagore, Rabindranath, 1861-1941 -- Translations into English
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| Subject |
Indic drama -- Translations into English
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| Subject |
Bengali drama -- Translations into English
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
6521 |
| Release Date |
Sep 1, 2004 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Dec 29, 2020 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads |
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