The fugitive by Rabindranath Tagore

"The Fugitive" by Rabindranath Tagore is a collection of lyrical poems written during the late 19th century. This work delves into themes of love, longing, and existential contemplation, exploring the emotional landscape of characters entwined with the passage of time and nature's beauty. At its heart, the narrative focuses on various characters whose hearts traverse the complexities of relationships, memory, and desire. At the start of the book, the narrator muses about the fleeting nature of existence and the call of the "Eternal Fugitive," reflecting on existence that is characterized by a constant search for meaning and connection. The opening portion encapsulates a poetic dialogue that embodies both personal longing and universal struggle, hinting at relationships formed and lost, as well as the intrinsic beauty of life despite its inherent transience. Through vivid imagery and emotional expression, Tagore introduces readers to a world where the spiritual and temporal intertwine, setting the stage for profound explorations of life and love. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

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Author Tagore, Rabindranath, 1861-1941
Uniform Title Palataka. English
Title The fugitive
Note Wikipedia page about this book: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Palataka_(book)
Credits Produced by Eric Eldred, Christine De Ryck, Charles Franks, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team
Reading Level Reading ease score: 87.7 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Language English
LoC Class PK: Language and Literatures: Indo-Iranian literatures
Subject Indic poetry -- Translations into English
Category Text
eBook-No. 7971
Release Date
Last Update Nov 3, 2012
Copyright Public domain in the USA.
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