Lover's Gift and Crossing

Lover's Gift and Crossing is a collection of two novellas written by the renowned Indian author and Nobel laureate, Sir Rabindranath Tagore. The first novella, Lover's Gift, tells the story of a young man named Ratan who falls in love with a wealthy woman named Hemangini. Despite their class differences, the two embark on a passionate love affair that is threatened by societal norms and the disapproval of Hemangini's family.The second novella, Crossing, follows the journey of a young man named Nandalal who leaves his village to pursue his dreams of becoming an artist in the city. Along the way, he meets a variety of characters who challenge his beliefs and help him discover his true identity. However, Nandalal's journey is not without its challenges, and he must navigate the complexities of love, loss, and betrayal in order to achieve his goals.Throughout both novellas, Tagore explores themes of love, class, identity, and the human experience. His vivid descriptions and lyrical prose transport readers to the vibrant landscapes of India, while his nuanced characters and complex plotlines offer a rich and rewarding reading experience. Lover's Gift and Crossing is a timeless masterpiece of Indian literature and a must-read for fans of Tagore's work.1918. Two lovely mystical works of prose by this prolific author: Lover's Gift and the second work being Crossing. It is again the poet of Gitanjali that speaks in this book; an artist of rare lyrical powers, who understands the human soul. Tagore's poems are devotions, mystical, sublimated ecstasy. They are the thoughts of a seer, the perfect union of beauty and truth in poetry.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.