| Author |
Tagore, Rabindranath, 1861-1941 |
| Title |
Fruit-Gathering
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| Note |
Translated from Bengali to English by the author.
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 87.5 (6th grade). Easy to read.
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| Credits |
Produced by Chetan K. Jain and Eric Eldred
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| Summary |
"Fruit-Gathering" by Rabindranath Tagore is a poetic collection that was originally written in Bengali and later translated into English by the author himself, published in the early 20th century. This work embodies Tagore's contemplative exploration of themes such as love, nature, life, and spirituality, reflecting the philosophical traditions prevalent in his time. The poems dive into the depths of human emotion and the connection between the individual and the universe, encapsulating the essence of life's transient beauty. The collection consists of a series of lyrical pieces that weave together personal reflection and universal truths. Tagore speaks of the journey of the soul, using rich imagery to illustrate the cycles of nature and the human experience. He explores the contrasts of joy and sorrow, abundance and lack, spiritual awakening, and the search for deeper meaning amidst life's chaos. The poems resonate with a sense of longing and the desire for unity with the divine, ultimately inviting readers to reflect on their own place within the grand tapestry of existence. (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 |
Indic poetry -- Translations into English
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| Subject |
Tagore, Rabindranath, 1861-1941 -- Translations into English
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| Subject |
Bengali poetry -- Translations into English
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
6522 |
| Release Date |
Sep 1, 2004 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Dec 29, 2020 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads |
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