Rajkahini

• Author: Abanindranath Tagore (অবনীন্দ্রনাথ ঠাকুর)
• Genre: Children's Book (Chotoder Boi)
• Formats: Hardcover
• ISBN: 9788170660019
• Pages: 172
• Weight: 141 grams

Book Description:
Language is his golden pen, imagination his silver brush. With this golden pen and silver brush, Abanindranath Tagore brings to life characters from the dormant pages of history. Their joy, agony, dreams, courage, dignity, and vengeance transcend time to become timeless. In this story set in the deserts of Rajasthan, it feels as though the barren land transforms into a fairy tale. While history serves as the source, in Rajkahini Abanindranath does not aim to recount the historical narrative of Rajasthan. Instead, he seeks to tell a story. With words, he creates images, and with those images, he brings life to the narrative. His adaptation of Toad's elements forms a noble and original tribute. A beautifully woven tale in the style of a fairy tale, this is a rare and brilliant example of how history's stone idols can be infused with the pulse of life, making Rajkahini a unique work in literature.

Author's Bio:
Abanindranath Tagore was born on 7th August 1871 at Jorasanko, Kolkata, into the renowned Tagore family. His father, Gunanand Tagore, was a distinguished student of the Art School's early years. Abanindranath received his early education at Sanskrit College and, along with his family, pursued artistic excellence. Trained in Western techniques of drawing, Abanindranath sought to rediscover and revive India's lost artistic heritage. His first painting series, on Krishna Leela, was created in an Indian style. He is celebrated for his paintings and also known for his literary contributions, which include works like Shakuntala, Rajkahini, Aponkatha, Bharatshilper Shadonga, Shilayan, and Jorasankoer Dhaare. He was associated with several academic and artistic institutions, serving as the vice-principal of the Government Art College, a professor at the University of Kolkata, and an Acharya at Visva-Bharati University. Abanindranath passed away on 5th December 1951.