Untitled [A Collection of 10 works by Rabindranath Tagore]

a) Rabindranath Tagore, Chitra a play in one act, London: Macmillan & Co., reprinted in May 1914

xi, 58 pages
A lyrical play inspired by the Mahabharata, Chitra explores themes of love, identity, and self-discovery. The story follows Princess Chitrangada, who disguises herself to win the love of Arjuna, only to realize that true love is built on honesty and authenticity.

b) Rabindranath Tagore, The Crescent Moon, London: Macmillan & Co., 1914

xii, 82 pages, 8 illustrations in colour by Nandalal Bose, Asit Kumar Haldar, Abanindranath Tagore, SN Ganguly

A collection of poems centered on childhood, innocence, and a child’s imaginative world. The poems capture a child’s wonderment and the tender bond between a mother and her child, celebrating the purity of early years.

c) Rabindranath Tagore, The Post office translated by Devabrata Mukherjea, London: Macmillan & Co., 1914

vii, 88 pages
A poignant one-act play about Amal, a terminally ill boy confined to his home, who dreams of exploring the world beyond. The play is a meditation on freedom, death, and spiritual transcendence, symbolizing the soul’s journey towards enlightenment.

d) Rabindranath Tagore, Hungry stones and other stories translated from Bengali by various writers, London: Macmillan & Co., 1916, first edition

271 pages
A collection of supernatural and psychological short stories that weave together Indian folklore, mysticism, and social realism. The titular story, Hungry stones and other stories, explores an eerie encounter with a palace haunted by memories of the past.

e) Rabindranath Tagore, My Reminiscences, London: Macmillan & Co., 1917

xi, 272 pages, frontispiece, 13 illustrations
This work is written with, wisdom and more than a little self-mockery. It gives a unique and endearing insight into his life.

f) Rabindranath Tagore, The Cycle of Spring, London: Macmillan & Co., 1917, first edition

134 pages
A poetic drama celebrating life’s renewal, The Cycle of Spring personifies the arrival of spring as a metaphor for rejuvenation and hope. Through music, dance, and dialogue, the play embodies the eternal rhythm of nature and human existence.

g) Rabindranath Tagore, Gitanjali and Fruit Gathering, London: MacMillan and Co., Limited, reprinted 1918

xxii + 221 pages with overall 8 Illustrations by Nandalal Bose, Surendranath Kar, Abanindranath Tagore and Nobindranath Tagore.

This edition combines Gitanjali, the collection that won Tagore the Nobel Prize, with Fruit-Gathering, its thematic continuation. Together, they reflect his poetic devotion to the divine and the beauty of life.

h) Rabindranath Tagore, One Hundred Poems of Kabir, Translated by Rabindranath Tagore assisted by Evelyn Underhill, London: Macmillan & Co., reprinted in 1918

xliv, 105 pages
A translation of the mystical poetry of the 15th-century saint-poet Kabir, this collection brings forth the universal wisdom of his verses. Tagore captures Kabir’s passionate call for spiritual awakening and the oneness of humanity.

i) Rabindranath Tagore, Fruit Gathering, London: Macmillan & Co., reprinted in 1922

123 pages
A sequel to Gitanjali, this collection of poems explores themes of devotion, divine love, and human longing. Tagore’s verses blend mystical thought with deep philosophical introspection, continuing his spiritual quest.

j) Rabindranath Tagore, The Gardener, London: Macmillan & Co., 1929

150 pages, frontispiece of Rabindranath Tagore at age 16 by Gaganendranath Tagore after a drawing by Jyotindra Nath.

A collection of love poems exploring human relationships, passion, and longing. Unlike Gitanjali, which focuses on divine love, The Gardener expresses romantic and earthly emotions with deep lyricism.

k) Rabindranath Tagore, Sadhana the realization of life, London: Macmillan & Co., reprinted in 1931

xi, 164 pages
A series of philosophical essays based on Tagore’s spiritual reflections and Upanishadic thought. Sadhana delves into themes of unity, love, and the harmony between the individual and the cosmos.

Original contemporary blue cloth with gilt text to the front board and spine (each)
7.75 x 5.25 in (19.6 x 13.3 cm) (each)

(Set of 10)

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