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by: Rabindranath Tagore, W. B. Yeats
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Binding: Paperback
Dewey Decimal Number: 811
EAN: 9781420926309
ISBN: 1420926306
Label: Digireads.com
Manufacturer: Digireads.com
Number Of Items: 1
Number Of Pages: 80
Publication Date: January 31, 2005
Publisher: Digireads.com
Sales Rank: 891759
Studio: Digireads.com
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Product Description:
Moving, heart-felt prose poems by the beloved and much admired Bengali poet and mystic who first achieved international fame (and a Nobel Prize) in 1913 with his translation of these moving poems. Reminiscent of Blake and Gibran, they include many works that are almost biblical in their rhythms, phrasing and images. Introduction by William Butler Yeats.
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Rating:  - A journey through the Sacred
I stumbled over these poems for the first time a few years ago and was immediately captivated by the depth,humility and transcendence of spirit that speaks through them. It is almost overwhelming and a great companion for any meditation or prayer practice. For me Tagore definitely ranks among the highest mystic master poets of all time and this collection of "songs" reminds the reader of Rumi quite a bit.
Unfortunately I don't speak Sanskrit and can only imagine the " true music" created ... Read More
Rating:  - Please dont buy this copy as it is poorl y formatted and I am sure there may be a copyright violation
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.
Rating: - Extraordinary
The shipment and the condition of the book were perfect, and the poems convey unparalleled feelings.
Rating: - Gitanjali
Simply one of the best books I have ever read. Very moving, and more importantly gives you a real perspective on life.
Rating: - What a master of words
I don't think I am qualified enough (in Literature) to even comprehend the full meaning of every poem, but his gift is apparent from the first one's. He had an amazing eye for things in life most people will never care to even notice, and he had the talent to put forth those images and feelings in writing. No wonder he is hailed has one of the greatest literary minds in India. for people who want to explore more about Tagore, poetry wasn't his talent..he was a writer (plays and novels), a composer, ... Read More
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