The Post Office - Couverture souple

Tagore, Rabindranath

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 1444433016 ISBN 13 : 9781444433012

Editeur : Aeterna, 2025

Synopsis

The Post Office is one of Rabindranath Tagore’s most poignant and enduring plays, a tender allegory of freedom, hope, and the human spirit. At its heart is Amal, a frail, curious boy confined indoors by illness, whose imagination soars far beyond the walls of his home. From his little window, he dreams of distant lands, passing travelers, and above all, the promise of a letter from the King that will connect him to a greater world. As villagers and visitors come and go, Amal’s gentle wisdom and innocent questions reveal the profound beauty of seeing life with wonder, even in the face of mortality. First performed in 1913, this play has resonated across cultures, moving audiences from Europe to Asia with its universal themes of longing, liberation, and the soul’s journey toward peace. Tagore’s lyrical prose transforms a simple tale into a meditation on life’s deepest truths. The Post Office remains a timeless work that speaks to both children and adults, offering comfort and inspiration in its celebration of imagination, resilience, and the boundless reach of the human spirit.

A propos du livre

Présentation de l'éditeur

Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. Hesperides Press are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Aeterna
• Date d'édition: 2025
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 1444433016
• ISBN 13: 9781444433012
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 39
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
• Personne responsable: non disponible