Letters: Extracts From Old Letters of Rabindranath Tagore (Classic Reprint) - Softcover
Literature and music icon, Rabindranath Tagore is perhaps best known for winning the Nobel Prize in Literature, as he was the first non-European to do so. Tagore single-handedly restyled the music of India via the thousands of songs he wrote and performed over the course of his lifetime. Throughout his lengthy career, Tagore also reshaped the literature of his region through his novels, short stories, and plays, with a focus on issues of regional importance and reflected a regional style that was easily identified and flavored his themes. This book, Letters: Extracts from Old Letters of Rabindranath Tagore, is a compilation of Tagore's letters over the course of his travels at home and abroad.
Set at the turn of the twentieth century, Tagore's travelogues highlight his incredible experiences and observations, granting the reader an exciting glimpse into his life and times. Each letter is written with a flowing, expositional style that readily conveys both Tagore's sense of responsibility and his insatiable curiosity. "Ours is truly a God-forsaken country. Difficult, indeed is it for us to keep up the strength of our will to do...one yearns for a full-blooded, sturdy, and capable personality; these are all so many shadows flitting about out of touch with the world." Tagore's letters are also riddled with his thoughts and observations on all facets of life, "If we begin to attach too much importance to the applause of Englishmen, we shall have to get rid of much that is good in us, and to accept much that is bad from them." His capacity to interpret and express the world around him remains unmatched to this day, and readers of this work are sure to be transported in time.
An enchanting look at one of India's most famous writers and musicians, Letters: Extracts from Old Letters of Rabindranath Tagore highlights all that is wonderful about this time period (and the author) but also makes a point to bring attention to those things that are duller in luster and need more time and attention to achieve fruition. Taking into account Tagore's massive impact on the music and writing of India and other regional cultures, this text is sure to be illuminating and offer fascinating insight and inspiration. Perfect for the aspiring writer or musician, the historian interested in the twentieth century world, or fans of this prolific and momentous man.
About the Publisher
Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com
This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.
Set at the turn of the twentieth century, Tagore's travelogues highlight his incredible experiences and observations, granting the reader an exciting glimpse into his life and times. Each letter is written with a flowing, expositional style that readily conveys both Tagore's sense of responsibility and his insatiable curiosity. "Ours is truly a God-forsaken country. Difficult, indeed is it for us to keep up the strength of our will to do...one yearns for a full-blooded, sturdy, and capable personality; these are all so many shadows flitting about out of touch with the world." Tagore's letters are also riddled with his thoughts and observations on all facets of life, "If we begin to attach too much importance to the applause of Englishmen, we shall have to get rid of much that is good in us, and to accept much that is bad from them." His capacity to interpret and express the world around him remains unmatched to this day, and readers of this work are sure to be transported in time.
An enchanting look at one of India's most famous writers and musicians, Letters: Extracts from Old Letters of Rabindranath Tagore highlights all that is wonderful about this time period (and the author) but also makes a point to bring attention to those things that are duller in luster and need more time and attention to achieve fruition. Taking into account Tagore's massive impact on the music and writing of India and other regional cultures, this text is sure to be illuminating and offer fascinating insight and inspiration. Perfect for the aspiring writer or musician, the historian interested in the twentieth century world, or fans of this prolific and momentous man.
About the Publisher
Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com
This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.
"synopsis" may belong to another edition of this title.
- PublisherForgotten Books
- Publication date2018
- ISBN 10 133004942X
- ISBN 13 9781330049426
- BindingPaperback
- Number of pages25
Buy New
Learn more about this copy
US$ 16.25
Shipping:
FREE
Within U.S.A.
Top Search Results from the AbeBooks Marketplace
Stock Image
Letters Extracts From Old Letters of Rabindranath Tagore Classic Reprint
Seller:
Rating
Book Description PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. Seller Inventory # LX-9781330049426
Buy New
US$ 16.25
Convert currency
Letters: Extracts From Old Letters of Rabindranath Tagore (Classic Reprint)
Published by
Forgotten Books
(2018)
ISBN 10: 133004942X
ISBN 13: 9781330049426
New
Paperback
Quantity: > 20
Seller:
Rating
Book Description Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. Literature and music icon, Rabindranath Tagore is perhaps best known for winning the Nobel Prize in Literature, as he was the first non-European to do so. Tagore single-handedly restyled the music of India via the thousands of songs he wrote and performed over the course of his lifetime. Throughout his lengthy career, Tagore also reshaped the literature of his region through his novels, short stories, and plays, with a focus on issues of regional importance and reflected a regional style that was easily identified and flavored his themes. This book, Letters: Extracts from Old Letters of Rabindranath Tagore, is a compilation of Tagore's letters over the course of his travels at home and abroad. Set at the turn of the twentieth century, Tagore's travelogues highlight his incredible experiences and observations, granting the reader an exciting glimpse into his life and times. Each letter is written with a flowing, expositional style that readily conveys both Tagore's sense of responsibility and his insatiable curiosity. "Ours is truly a God-forsaken country. Difficult, indeed is it for us to keep up the strength of our will to do.one yearns for a full-blooded, sturdy, and capable personality; these are all so many shadows flitting about out of touch with the world." Tagore's letters are also riddled with his thoughts and observations on all facets of life, "If we begin to attach too much importance to the applause of Englishmen, we shall have to get rid of much that is good in us, and to accept much that is bad from them." His capacity to interpret and express the world around him remains unmatched to this day, and readers of this work are sure to be transported in time. An enchanting look at one of India's most famous writers and musicians, Letters: Extracts from Old Letters of Rabindranath Tagore highlights all that is wonderful about this time period (and the author) but also makes a point to bring attention to those things that are duller in luster and need more time and attention to achieve fruition. Taking into account Tagore's massive impact on the music and writing of India and other regional cultures, this text is sure to be illuminating and offer fascinating insight and inspiration. Perfect for the aspiring writer or musician, the historian interested in the twentieth century world, or fans of this prolific and momentous man. print-on-demand item. Seller Inventory # 9781330049426_0
Buy New
US$ 14.49
Convert currency
Stock Image
Letters: Extracts From Old Letters of Rabindranath Tagore (Classic Reprint)
Published by
Forgotten Books
(2018)
ISBN 10: 133004942X
ISBN 13: 9781330049426
New
Softcover
Quantity: 1
Seller:
Rating
Book Description Condition: New. Book is in NEW condition. Seller Inventory # 133004942X-2-1
Buy New
US$ 44.90
Convert currency
Stock Image
Letters: Extracts From Old Letters of Rabindranath Tagore (Classic Reprint)
Published by
Forgotten Books
(2018)
ISBN 10: 133004942X
ISBN 13: 9781330049426
New
Softcover
Quantity: 1
Seller:
Rating
Book Description Condition: New. New! This book is in the same immaculate condition as when it was published. Seller Inventory # 353-133004942X-new
Buy New
US$ 44.91
Convert currency
Stock Image
Letters Extracts From Old Letters of Rabindranath Tagore Classic Reprint
Seller:
Rating
Book Description PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. Seller Inventory # LX-9781330049426
Buy New
US$ 13.82
Convert currency