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Gitanjali

	List Price: $5.95 Our Price: $5.95 Availability: Usually ships in 24 hours Publisher: Branden Books Written By: Rabindranath Tagore
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Binding: Paperback Dewey Decimal Number: 895 EAN: 9780828314367 ISBN: 0828314365 Label: Branden Books Manufacturer: Branden Books Number Of Items: 1 Number Of Pages: 63 Publication Date: 1979-08 Publisher: Branden Books Studio: Branden Books
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Editorial Review: India's only Nobel laureate, Rabindranath Tagore, was one of the most important writers in 20th-century Indian literature. Among his expansive and impressive body of work, "Gitanjali" is regarded as one of his greatest achievements, and has been a perennial bestseller since it was first published in paperback in 1971.
Reader Reviews for Gitanjali: Customer Rating: Summary: Wrong versions of the book receiving bad reviews Comment: The two low star reviews of this book appear to be referring to different versions than the one for sale on this page. The poems are numbered and it seems unlikely that there are copyright issues as the book has been available for some time. Is there a way for Amazon to remove or monitor the inaccurate reviews? Customer Rating: Summary: Reflects the essence of the Indian culture Comment: If there is only one Indian poetry book you are able to read, it should be Tagore's Gitanjali. It is a delightful book. Originally, Tagore wrote it in Bengali, and then translated it to English. I'm glad he did that. The world is able to enjoy his poems. He was awarded the Nobel prize for literature, for this book. These poems are the essence of the Indian culture. They reflect the soul of India. They are highly philosophical and yet simple as the rain clouds, summer rain, stars, shy bride and the parched land, which he describes. They are soothing, soft and gentle. One does not have to be a Hindu to enjoy this book. Tagore's God is formless and above religions. To him, God is mother, father, king, lover and friend. Indian poets like Subramania Bharathi have also portrayed God in such forms. Tagore's Words: "He is there where the tiller is tilling the hard ground and the path maker is breaking stones" "Life of my life, I shall every try to keep my body pure, knowing that they living touch is upon all my limbs" "My desires are many and my cry is pitiful, but ever didst thou save me by hard refusals" "I had my invitation to the world's festival, and thus my life has been blessed. My eyes have seen and my ears have heard" "Give me the strength never to disown the poor or bend my knees before insolent might" "In this playhouse of infinite forms, I have had my play and here have I caught sight of him that is formless" "The flowers have been woven and the garland is ready for the bridegroom. After the wedding the bride will leave her home and meet her lord alone in the solitude of night" The beauty is endless. Every line is a gem. This is a book which will change your life forever. Customer Rating: Summary: Please dont buy this copy as it is poorl y formatted and I am sure there may be a copyright violation Comment: This version from Filiquarian is not formatted properly. I myself want to return this book but it would be a hassle for just 4$. I will be complaining with Amazon to check for the copyright issue with the publishers. Customer Rating: Summary: Extraordinary Comment: The shipment and the condition of the book were perfect, and the poems convey unparalleled feelings. Customer Rating: Summary: Gitanjali Comment: Simply one of the best books I have ever read. Very moving, and more importantly gives you a real perspective on life.

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