Publisher's Synopsis
The Definitive Tagore, a collection of Tagore's finest works, includes some of his most famous writings such as Chokher Bali, a classic exposition of an extramarital affair that takes place within the confines of a joint family; Gitanjali, verses from his Nobel Prize winning composition; Nationalism, an acclaimed essay which calls for a future based on racial tolerance and cooperation between people everywhere and some of his best-known stories, including "The Hungry Stones', a gripping tale of the supernatural and "The Cabuliwallah', a poignant portrayal of an adored character of Indian fiction.Encompassing works of one of the most influential writers of the modern era, this selection will give a glimpse into the mind of a visionary and some of his path-breaking ideas.
