Two Sisters

• Author: Rabindranath Tagore

• Brand: Niyogi Books Pvt. Ltd.

• Edition: First Edition

• Binding: Paperback

• Number of Pages: 80

• Release Date: 17-12-2018

• EAN: 9789386906663

• Languages: English

About the Book:
Two Sisters (Dui Bon), written by Rabindranath Tagore in 1933, explores the eternal and complex conflict in the man-woman relationship. The story delves into the emotional turmoil that arises when one partner seeks both solace and passion from a single individual but is unable to experience both at the same time.

The central character, Shashanka, is torn between his wife, Sharmila, a domestic homemaker, and her younger sister, Urmimala, who is lively and abhors domesticity. Both women are drawn to Shashanka, and the conflict between them revolves around their common love interest. The story captures the intensity of desire, guilt, and agony, as these emotions drive the characters through cycles of happy conjugality followed by the blinding intoxication of passion, ultimately leading to emotional distress and a toxic sense of unfulfillment.

This novella reflects the longing for a nurturing and doting “mother” figure, a desire often strong in men who are in love but also seeking emotional care and attention. The themes in the book make it not just a story of its time but a universal and timeless exploration of relationships and emotional struggles in contemporary society.