| Author |
Tagore, Rabindranath, 1861-1941 |
| Author of introduction, etc. |
Yeats, W. B. (William Butler), 1865-1939 |
| Title |
Gitanjali
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 85.8 (6th grade). Easy to read.
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| Note |
Translated by the author.
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| Note |
Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gitanjali
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| Credits |
John B. Hare, Chetan Jain, Viswas G and Anand Rao
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| Summary |
"Gitanjali" by Rabindranath Tagore is a collection of poems, originally written in Bengali and translated into English by the author himself during the early 20th century. The work explores themes of spirituality, devotion, and the connection between the divine and human experiences. Tagore's poetry reflects his profound sense of love for God and the world, using vivid imagery and emotional depth to invite readers into a personal contemplation of existence. The poems in "Gitanjali" are lyrical expressions of the poet's relationship with God, often depicted as a tender friend or lover. Tagore expresses the complexities of worship, longing, and surrender, emphasizing the beauty found in simplicity and everyday life. Each poem reverberates with themes of love, nature, and the quest for truth, blending personal reflection with universal spirituality. The collection leads readers through a journey of devotion, intimate dialogues with the divine, and a celebration of life's fleeting moments, ultimately inviting them to find harmony in their own lives amidst the chaos of the world. (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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| Subject |
Prose poems, Bengali -- Translations into English
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
7164 |
| Release Date |
Dec 1, 2004 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Dec 10, 2023 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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