Mashi, and Other Stories by Rabindranath Tagore
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| Author | Tagore, Rabindranath, 1861-1941 |
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| Title | Mashi, and Other Stories |
| Note | Reading ease score: 80.9 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Note | Translated from the original Bengali by various writers. |
| Contents | Mashi -- The skeleton -- The auspicious vision -- The supreme night -- Raja and Rani -- The trust property -- The riddle solved -- The elder sister -- Subha -- The postmaster -- The river stairs -- The castaway -- Saved -- My fair neighbour. |
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| Summary | "Mashi, and Other Stories" by Rabindranath Tagore is a collection of short stories written in the early 20th century. The book delves into the lives and emotions of characters, exploring themes such as love, sacrifice, and the complexities of human relationships. One of the main narratives revolves around the poignant experiences of Jotin, a terminally ill man, and his interactions with his wife Mani and his maternal aunt Mashi. The opening of "Mashi" introduces us to Jotin, who is struggling with his illness, and his wife Mani, who is torn between her obligations to him and her desire to attend her sister's ceremony. As Jotin reflects on his relationship with Mani, the narrative captures the tension between love and duty, underscored by feelings of jealousy and longing. Through conversations laden with emotional depth, the reader is drawn into Jotin's inner world, where he grapples with the implications of his impending death and the desires of those around him. The interplay of these intricate emotions lays a compelling foundation for the stories that follow in this poignant collection, inviting readers to explore the profound connections that define human experiences. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PK: Language and Literatures: Indo-Iranian literatures |
| Subject | India -- Social life and customs -- Fiction |
| Subject | Short stories, Bengali -- Translations into English |
| Subject | Tagore, Rabindranath, 1861-1941 -- Translations into English |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 34757 |
| Release Date | Dec 27, 2010 |
| Most Recently Updated | Jan 7, 2021 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 529 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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