| Author |
Tagore, Rabindranath, 1861-1941 |
| Illustrator |
Pogány, Willy, 1882-1955 |
| Title |
Stray Birds
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| Note |
Translated from Bengali to English by the author.
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 91.0 (5th grade). Very easy to read.
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| Credits |
Produced by Chetan K. Jain and Eric Eldred
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| Summary |
"Stray Birds" by Rabindranath Tagore is a collection of poetic reflections written in the early 20th century, specifically during the period around the 1910s. The work includes a series of verses that touch on themes of nature, love, life, and the human condition, delivered with Tagore's signature lyrical style. It invites readers to contemplate the beauty and complexity of existence through vivid imagery and poignant observations. In "Stray Birds," Tagore uses simple yet profound language to express deep philosophical insights and emotional truths. Each poem encapsulates feelings of longing, love, and introspection, often personifying elements of nature to explore human experiences. The verses reflect a delicate balance between joy and sorrow, encouraging readers to appreciate life's fleeting moments and the interconnectedness of all beings. Through rich metaphors and thoughtful observations, the collection emphasizes the beauty of both the external world and the internal life of the heart, inviting contemplation on the essence of love, memory, and the passage of time. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
PK: Language and Literatures: Indo-Iranian literatures
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| Subject |
Indic poetry -- Translations into English
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| Subject |
Tagore, Rabindranath, 1861-1941 -- Translations into English
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| Subject |
Bengali poetry -- Translations into English
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
6524 |
| Release Date |
Sep 1, 2004 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Dec 29, 2020 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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