Selected Stories of Rabindranath Tagore

Rashmani, the strong-willed mother, takes charge of managing their remaining assets and raising her son, Kalipada, with strict discipline, in contrast to her impractical and tradition-bound husband, Bhavani. Kalipada leaves for Calcutta to pursue his... more

The Babus of Nayanjore, known for their extravagant lifestyle, who eventually fell into financial ruin. Kailas Babu, the last descendant clinging to the remnants of their former glory, maintains an outward appearance of dignity and pride despite his ... more

A young woman named Subhashini, nicknamed Subha, who is mute. It details her isolation and the sorrow of her parents due to her inability to speak, highlighting how society often equates silence with a lack of feeling. Despite her isolation from most... more

Adhar Babu, a wealthy man whose life changes with the birth of his son, Venugopal. As Venugopal grows, a poor but intelligent tutor named Haralal enters their lives, forming a close bond with the boy that is resented by the mother. This relationship ... more

Vivid memory of childhood, specifically an evening when a longed-for tutor's absence coincided with the captivating narration of a fairy tale by the grandmother. This fairy tale, recounted within the author's memory, tells of a king, his daughter's u... more

The tale of Phatik Chakravarti, a boisterous village boy who is sent to live with his uncle in Calcutta. Initially excited, Phatik faces neglect and mistreatment from his aunt and struggles to adapt to city life and school. Overwhelmed by homesicknes... more

Story of Raicharan, a loyal servant who loses his master's young son. Haunted by the tragedy and his mistress's accusations, Raicharan returns to his village, where his own son is born shortly after his wife's death. Believing his own child to be a r... more

The story of a postmaster from Calcutta stationed in a remote village. Feeling isolated, he develops an unexpected bond with Ratan, a young orphan girl who assists him. Their companionship involves sharing stories and the postmaster teaching Ratan to... more