Publisher's Synopsis
'The Definitive Tagore,' a collection of Rabindranath 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.