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Hachette India. Hardcover. NEW. A nymphomaniac nawab and his fiercely clever footman.The awakening of a servant-child's passion.A divorce fuelled by envy, illicit love and suppression. A noble set to transform the history of royal marriages.Set in Hyderabad's old-world aristocratic society of the 1950s, this stellar collection of stories resurrects and explores the work of Wajida Tabassum, one of the most prominent names in Urdu literature, an iconoclast and non-conformist often referred to as the 'female Manto'. In her lifetime, Tabassum's fearless portrayal of the realities of the society she lived in met with severe criticism from the so-called custodians of culture of the time, and she was reviled to the point that mobs set out to torch her publishers' offices. Sin showcases Tabassum's boldest short stories, alongside the story of her own life, translated for the first time into English, in which she captures, in riveting prose, the spectrum of depravity among Hyderabad's elite, middle-class… Read More

Balzer + Bray. Paperback. NEW. In his next adventure, Fox, the hilarious trickster character, finds himself facing a problem that he needs to solve in an unexpected way. This story is part of the I Can Read series and features the lovable and mischievous Fox that readers have grown to adore. Fox's predicament begins when his kite gets stuck in a tree. As an inventive and clever character, Fox comes up with a series of plans to retrieve his kite. However, each plan seems to create more problems not only for himself but also for his friends. Throughout the story, Fox demonstrates his resourcefulness and determination. He tries various strategies, such as climbing the tree, using a long stick to reach the kite, and even attempting to lure it down with food. However, each attempt only leads to more chaos and challenges. As Fox encounters one obstacle after another, his friends also join in the adventure. Together, they brainstorm and come up with new ideas to solve the problem. The story emphasizes… Read More

Bloomsbury Publishing. Paperback. NEW. Lisa Taddeo, the highly acclaimed author of Three Women and Animal, is back with an electrifying collection of short fiction called Ghost Lover. With her fearless storytelling, Taddeo delves into the realms of obsession, love, and grief, offering readers a riveting exploration of the human experience. Behind the veil of anonymous screens, a group of cool and beautiful girls manages Ghost Lover, a unique dating service that acts as a forwarding system for text messages. This innovative service aims to spare individuals the anguish of trying to maintain their composure while communicating with someone they have a crush on. Through this fascinating premise, Taddeo sets the stage for an exploration of modern romance and the delicate dance of connection. In another tale, set against the backdrop of a star-studded political fundraiser in a lavish Los Angeles mansion, three women find themselves competing for the attention and affection of the charming guest of… Read More

Hardcover. NEW. Rabindranath Tagore, a prolific and groundbreaking figure in Bengali and world literature, achieved recognition at a remarkably young age. At the tender age of thirteen, he published his first volume of poetry, which marked the beginning of his illustrious literary career. Throughout his long and productive life, Tagore became known for his extensive body of work. His complete works span an impressive 32 large volumes and encompass a wide range of genres and forms. Amongst these works are 60 collections of verse and a staggering 2,000 songs. It is worth noting that two of his songs have even been adopted as the national anthems of India and Bangladesh, cementing his status as a cultural icon. Tagore's literary prowess was not confined to a single style or subject matter. He continuously broke with tradition, constantly innovating and challenging his own writing style. This constant evolution in his writing style lends his work a great sense of variety and surprise. While lyric… Read More

Fingerprint! Publishing. Paperback. NEW. Yogayog revolves around the ghosts and the chatterjees, who are neighbours and sworn competitors. The rivalry between these two families has existed for a long time. To extend an Olive branch, it is proposed that kumudini, the youngest daughter of the chaterjees, be married to Madhusudan Ghoshal. Kumudini has been brought up to be a submissive, pious woman. Expecting Madhusudan to be like the gods she worships, she is rudely awakened to the crassness of her husband after marriage. What will happen when kumudini decides to rebel and move out of the house? This famous family drama written by Rabindranath Tagore is a story about how a docile, but self-respecting woman challenges the social injustice meted out to her in the oppressive patriarchal society.

Fingerprint! Publishing. Paperback. NEW. “And yet I will persist in believing that there is such a thing as the harmony of completeness in humanity..”A compendium of lectures delivered by Tagore during the First World War and the Swadeshi movement in India, Nationalism emphasizes Tagore’s political and philosophical views on human understanding and its weakness for power and material hoardings. Packed with erudition and analysis, it expounds the idea of a moral and spiritual growth for human welfare. the lectures—written in a lucid, metaphoric, poetic prose—are loaded with a piercing vision of the future and are a critique on his views on spirituality and humanity.Tagore was a farsighted visionary, whose forebodings on the lack of human values and the political role of the nation and the state in the East and the West are well articulated in these lectures. Tagore discusses the revival of the East and the challenge it poses to the Western reign, calling for a future based on tolerance, a… Read More

Fingerprint! Publishing. Paperback. NEW. ‘On the seashore of endless worlds children meet’ Gitanjali in English translation (1911) is a volume of 103 poems selected by Tagore from his several Bengali books of poetry. It was when he learned from William Rothenstein of western interest in them that he translated them into English. Chiefly for this volume, Tagore became the first non-European to win the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1913. W. B. Yeats, in the introduction to Tagore’s Gitanjali, writes that this volume has “stirred my blood as nothing has for years . . .” He explains, “These lyrics . . . display in their thought a world I have dreamed of all my life long.” Gitanjali is poetry of life-affirmation: life with its colour and abundance, melancholy and mystery. It is a record of the poet’s intimate response to the splendour of the universe. His poetry in translation was viewed as spiritual, and this together with his mesmerizing persona gave him a prophet-like aura in the west… Read More

Fingerprint! Publishing. Paperback. NEW. King pratapaditya of yashohar despises everyone children, his subjects, and his bahurani (daughter-in-law) most of all. When surma married the kingdom son udayaditya, she had no idea that her life would be made a living hell by her brother-in-law. But surma is not alone in her misery. She has developed a close friendship with vibe, the daughter of King pratapaditya, who is distraught because her father has ordered the death of her husband. What happens to surma, udayaditya, and Vibha, as they are tormented by the king? Will they finally gather the courage to stand up to him, or will the king continue to control them with an iron fist?.

Penguin. Paperback. NEW. Rabindranath Tagore experimented with form in his novels and was bold in his choice of subjects. This omnibus edition brings together the Nobel Prize winner’s most popular novels in translation. It is a collection that will be loved and treasured. A Grain of Sand (Chokher Bali), The Shipwreck (Noukadubi), Gora, Quartet (Chaturanga), Home and the World (Ghare Baire), Nexus (Yogayog), Farewell Song (Shesher Kabita), The Garden (Malancha), Four Chapters (Char Adhyay).

Fingerprint! Publishing. Paperback. NEW. Aargh ki kirkiri is a translation of the Nobel laureate's famous Bengali novel Chokher Bali. It reflects the social issues present in the time when Tagore wrote, and deftly explores the complex human emotions and relationships. Through the story of the widow Binodini and her relationship with Mahendra, Behari, Asha, Tagore portrays that no matter how many arduous the path of love is, true love will never be overpowered by lust.

Penguin. Paperback. NEW. Tagore's beautiful songs now available in English translation For long considered untranslatable, Tagore's songs express most profoundly his romantic and religious perceptions. Prof. Bose aims to convey the artistic value of Tagore's songs beyond the limits of his province. The first part, 'Oceanic Songs', introduces the lyrics and tunes of the songs to a foreign audience through a narrative of Tagore's travels during which he communicated with the wider world. Since Tagore wrote only forty of his nearly 2500 songs on his journeys abroad, the second part presents a selection of 'songs in five genres'. This book endeavours to reach Tagore's songs to people beyond the borders of India, transcending the barriers of language on the wings of music.

Fingerprint! Publishing. Paperback. NEW. Fingerprint! Pocket Classics are perfect pocket-sized editions with complete original content. Convenient to carry, priced right and ideal for gifting and collecting, each classic with its vibrant cover and flap jacket offers an ultimate reading experience. Gitanjali is the famous collection of Tagore?s poetry. It?s a volume of one hundred and three poems selected and translated into English from Bengali, by Tagore himself. In this collection of poetry, Tagore dwells upon everyday life and talks of things like love and material delights in a spiritual terms context. Gitanjali is his intimate response to the splendor of the universe and its deep connection with everyday life and reality.

Fingerprint Publishing. Paperback. NEW. The beautiful stories penned by Rabindranath Tagore touch the soul. Some of them are tragic, others are infused with political fervour, but all of them are realistic and filled with characters of flesh and blood. Some such stories amassed from Katha Sansar have been put together in Rabindranath Tagore ki Shreshth Kahaniyan. This book is a must-have for all! It offers: An intriguing collection of stories by the Nobel Prize Winner, Rabindranath Tagore Learnings from various underlying themes Highlights the richness of Hindi fiction stories Great stories that will keep you hooked for hours An excellent collectable for libraries and gifting

Fingerprint! Publishing. Paperback. NEW. Fingerprint! Pocket Classics are perfect pocket-sized editions with complete original content. Convenient to carry, priced right and ideal for gifting and collecting, each classic with its vibrant cover and flap jacket offers an ultimate reading experience. A compendium of lectures delivered by Tagore during the First World War and the Swadeshi movement in India, Nationalism emphasizes Tagore’s political and philosophical views on human understanding and its weakness for power and material hoardings. The lectures—written in a lucid, metaphoric, poetic prose—are loaded with a piercing vision of the future and are a critique on his views on spirituality and humanity. The book holds much relevance in today’s environment of violence and intolerance.

India Penguin Modern Classics. Paperback. NEW. Poet, novelist, painter and musician Rabindranath Tagore created the modern short story in India. Written in the 1890s, during a period of relative isolation, his best stories?included in this selection?recreate vivid images of life and landscapes. They depict the human condition in its many forms: innocence and childhood; love and loss; the city and the village; the natural and the supernatural. Tagore is India?s great Romantic. The

Fingerprint! Publishing. Paperback. NEW. While Raghupati, the priest of the Bhuvaneshwari Devi temple, believes that in order to please the goddess, a live sacrifice is essential, Raja Govind puts a ban on the practice. What follows is a struggle of power between the priest and the king. Raja Govind renounces his throne an becomes a Rajarshi, a royal sage. But he still hasn’t lost his kingdom. How will the Rajarshi emerge victorious? This classic book is a must-read for all! • It is written by the Nobel Prize Winner, Rabindranath Tagore • An entertaining tale on the practice of Bali • Highlights the richness of Hindi fiction stories • A story that will keep you hooked for hours • An excellent collectable for libraries and gifting

Fingerprint! Publishing. Paperback. NEW. When Gora had no name, caste, and religion, the circumstances gave him the name - goramohan, caste - Brahmin, and religion - Hindu. While he turned out to be a true advocate of Hinduism, the religion rejected him calling him an outcaste and an untouchable. In this classic masterpiece, Tagore represents the tragedy of Gora in the form of problems faced by all Indian religions.

Fingerprint! Publishing. Paperback. NEW. Some of the finest short fiction in Bengali literature has been composed by the legendary writer Rabindranath Tagore. His works have been extensively read and loved since their inception. From the vast canon of Tagore’s literary works, we bring to you his most beautiful short stories; stories which portray the essence of human relationships and reflect the Indian society and culture that existed during Tagore’s time, such as ‘the Postmaster’, ‘the Cabuliwallah’, ‘Subha’, ‘the Elder sister’, and many more timeless, unforgettable stories that anyone would love to read.

Penguin. Box Set - Paperback. NEW. A special limited-edition collection of the most beloved works of Nobel laureate Rabindranath Tagore, one of the greatest writers of the Indian subcontinent, featuring two classic novels of profound depth and beauty, and Tagore's groundbreaking work

Fingerprint Publishing. Paperback. NEW. In Chaar Adhyaay, through the female character named Ella, the resolution of national service and the feelings of love-dedication hidden in her heart have been highlighted. In her childhood, Ella had vowed to remain unmarried for life and serve the country, after being troubled by the discordant debates of her parents. When a young man named Aveen entered her life when she was young, she could not stand firmly on her resolve. What was the result of the conflict between Ella’s love and determination? This book is a must-have for all! It offers: An intriguing story by one of the most renowned authors of the Hindi literature A political love story that will mesmerize the readers through its dynamic plot Highlights the richness of Hindi fiction story A read that will keep you hooked for hours An excellent collectable for libraries and gifting