About the Book

The world envisioned by Rabindranath Tagore is not just one characterised by sublime lyrical prose, but one that exists in a flux between tradition and modernity—a world rife with possibility, where one encounters life’s greatest complexities, profound truths, and everlasting beauty. Tender and intimate, Tagore’s profound grace and humanity weave together stories that enchant readers with their poetic grandeur and poised storytelling. A flagbearer of Indian literary modernism, Tagore’s tales not only stand strong, having stood the test of time, but also as champions of the human condition. Tagore’s writing gives voice to the innermost facets of the human soul, love, loss, longing and the struggle for identity. This collection brings together eight of the most haunting, empathetic, and emotionally rich stories told by one of the world’s most acclaimed storyteller. Tagore’s timeless charm awaits you within these pages, as do Charulata, Neela, Revati, Mrinmoyee, Apurbo, and many, many more.

About the Author

Soumitro Das is an author based in Kolkata. His first novel, Bombay, was published earlier this year. He has also been a journalist, an editor and a translator.