Collected Stories

by Rabindranath Tagore

This collection contains some of the gems by Rabindranath Tagore, who undoubtedly put India on the literary map of the world. These stories hold the readers enthrall from the opening sentence itself, bringing the various characters to life in vivid detail.

Genres: Fiction, Short Stories, Short Story Collection

160 pages, Paperback

First published May 1, 2012

About the author

Awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1913 "because of his profoundly sensitive, fresh and beautiful verse, by which, with consummate skill, he has made his poetic thought, expressed in his own English words, a part of the literature of the West."

Tagore modernised Bengali art by spurning rigid classical forms and resisting linguistic strictures. His novels, stories, songs, dance-dramas, and essays spoke to topics political and personal. Gitanjali (Song Offerings), Gora (Fair-Faced), and Ghare-Baire (The Home and the World) are his best-known works, and his verse, short stories, and novels were acclaimed—or panned—for their lyricism, colloquialism, naturalism, and unnatural contemplation. His compositions were chosen by two nations as national anthems: India's Jana Gana Mana and Bangladesh's Amar Shonar Bangla.

The complete works of Rabindranath Tagore (রবীন্দ্র রচনাবলী) in the original Bengali are now available at these third-party websites:
http://www.tagoreweb.in/
http://www.rabindra-rachanabali.nltr....

Reviews

[Lovesfrost · Rating 4 out of 5]

I think, like any other Bengali ,even I grew up on the stories by this great person .It almost brings a smile on my face when I remember these stories being narrated by my Dadu and the little me always craving for more of these gems -you never outgrow these stories ,they shall always be a part of you and that's how it is .
I don't usually re-read books (even Harry Potter) but these lovely short stories are something that I have read and watched for God knows how many times and I am still not bored:) so, I read this all over again yesterday and these simple stories have the amazing ability of wrapping one up in its warmth and simplicity.
My favourite from this collection is "The Babus of Nayanjore" .
I can't read Bengali but I do enjoy these stories narrated in Bengali by my Dadu -it's simply amazing .

[Neha Shehrawat · Rating 5 out of 5]

I am so in love with the stories of Rabindranath Tagore. His stories make me weep and smile at the same time. He was such a good narrator that he knew how to create huge emotions out of minor events. There is no way, my words can serve justice in the praise of his work. No wonder he put India on the literary map of the world.

[Rishi Prakash · Rating 5 out of 5]

I don't know why it took me so long to pick my first Tagore but thankfully i finally did. He is one of the most renowned individual from our country and is well known in the world. He was a many-faceted genius, adorning everything that he touched. Looks like God literally put every single talent in him :-) He was a great poet, dramatist, short story writer and one the greatest composer that we have ever seen; the songs composed by him are called ‘Rabindra Sangeeth’which are still unparalleled in the music world.

This book has 10 short stories which is more than enough to make you understand and appreciate his greatness. All stories are unique and special in its own way and creating such lasting stories in less than 10 pages is absolute genius.

I must say that you have to read atleast one of his books to appreciate his master class. Nobel price for Literature is just a stamp/approval which proves this fact.

[Asha Seth · Rating 3 out of 5]

A great collection of tales from Bengal and beyond, written with sublime serenity and powerful imagery.

[Trex · Rating 4 out of 5]

Contains short stories which gives you the feel of 1940s-1950s India. Almost all the stories are tragedy and leaves you with sadness.

[Sumit Dhamija · Rating 4 out of 5]

Finished reading “Collected Stories” by the legendary Rabindranath Tagore. This happens to be my second book from Tagore, the first being Gitanjali. (Tagore received the Nobel Prize for Literature, largely for the book. Gitanjali is part of the UNESCO Collection of Representative Works.)

This book is a collection of ten beautiful and heartwarming stories. These stories enthrall the readers from the opening sentence itself, bringing the various characters to life in vivid detail. As you dive deep into reading the book, its gripping narrative takes you on a rollercoaster ride of emotions, making your heart dance with merriment on one hand and ache on the other, depending upon the story unfolding and also the character being described.

Indubitably, Tagore’s writing skills put India on the literary map of the world.

[Shiva Subbiaah kumar · Rating 3 out of 5]

This collection contains 10 gems by Rabindranath Tagore

1 The Cabuliwallah
2 The Home-Coming
3 Once There Was a King
4 The Child's Return
5 Master Mashai
6 Subha
7 The Postmaster
8 The Castaway
9 The Son of Rashmani
10 The Babus of Nayanjore

[Anita Sridhar · Rating 1 out of 5]

Good book

[Clbrend · Rating 5 out of 5]

Its realy a refreshing lecture. The author has something magical in The way he transmitir with his words.

[Vidya Gupta · Rating 4 out of 5]

Almost all stories end on a sad note. Beautiful stories and beautiful language for sure.

[Ivan Fernandez · Rating 5 out of 5]

Poignant reflections on the human condition. Told simply. With compassion and insight.

[Faheem · Rating 5 out of 5]

I have made this habit of mentally making a note of how many stars a book deserve as I am reading a book, to later update the same on GoodReads!

When I was reading this particular book, all throughout I had decided that this book is a 3. However the last story, The Babus of Nayanpore, completely shook me. I could feel my eyes moist by the time it ended.

I think just that one story deserves 2 stars all for itself.

In general all stories are beautiful, simple and filled with irony. It gives a sneak peek in the culture prevalent in the rural India, that I believe exists even today.

This being my first Rabindranath Tagore book, I am looking forward to reading more of his books in near future.

[Deepu Shibu · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is a gorgeous book. The collection of stories it has is great, each touching the lives of the many bengalis living in and around Calcutta and revolves around them. Lives which are simplistic and make a good soft reading.
Tagore just leaves you in awe after every story and before you know it the book is over and your thirst isn't quenched.

[Sandip · Rating 5 out of 5]

I have started my reading with this book and it has made me so involved to reading, It is very nice book, the way of story telling and the picture of old India has attracted me a lot. I am willing to read more books from Tagore.

[Amit Nigam]

its a good book.

[Om-frog · Rating 4 out of 5]

More than one century between now and the time it was written, but the poems and stories are still up-to-date and interesting. I would rally like to read it once in the original.

[Sachin Kamboj · Rating 5 out of 5]

Collection of heart touching stories. Cabuliwallah is really am amazing story by Guruji.

[GRV · Rating 4 out of 5]

'COLLECTED STORIES' FROM RABINDRANATH TAGORE

Rating 4/5

Collection of 10 beautiful stories with marvelous description. Loved each and every bit of it.

[Dr.J.G. · Rating 5 out of 5]

A collection of gems.

It is funny, recalling that one has owned it in more than one language and lost the copies - have one at the moment, and it contains many old favourites.

[Jithu Nair · Rating 4 out of 5]

All the stories are really good. Some like the postmaster i have read earlier. Thinking about reading all of these in bengali :) (gotta teach myself how to read, speaking was easy. )

[Kushal Kushlendra · Rating 3 out of 5]

Some of the stories leave you hanging for the proper end but "The Conclusion" did a good job.

Most of the stories are from a different era so the pace and character traits are very different.

[Suyog Garg · Rating 4 out of 5]

Many great stories by the great writer.