The Post Office by Rabindranath Tagore

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Author Tagore, Rabindranath, 1861-1941
Translator Mukherjee, Devabrata
Title The Post Office
Note Reading ease score: 94.7 (5th grade). Very easy to read.
Credits Produced by Eric Eldred and Chetan K. Jain
Summary "The Post Office" by Rabindranath Tagore is a play, written in the early 20th century. This poignant work delves into themes of childhood, illness, and the yearning for freedom and connection. It unfolds in a rural setting, capturing the world of a little boy named Amal, who is confined to his home due to sickness but dreams of the outside world beyond his window. The story centers on Amal, who is adopted by a man named Madhav. Despite being gravely ill and instructed to stay indoors, Amal's imagination is vivid and full of curiosity. He interacts with various characters, including a watchman and a flower girl named Sudha, sharing his hopes and dreams of exploring beyond the barriers set by his illness. As the play progresses, Amal longs for a letter from the king, believing it signifies a promise of connection and adventure. His innocent hope serves as a counterpoint to his precarious situation, and ultimately, as the king's herald announces the royal arrival, the audience is led to ponder the significance of freedom and the bonds of love that connect us, even amidst life's limitations. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PK: Language and Literatures: Indo-Iranian literatures
Subject Tagore, Rabindranath, 1861-1941 -- Translations into English
Subject Indic drama -- Translations into English
Subject Bengali drama -- Translations into English
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EBook-No. 6523
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Mar 21, 2024
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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