The Gardener

Book Details

• Publisher: Niyogi Books Pvt. Ltd.

• Author: Rabindranath Tagore

• Language: English

• Edition: First Edition

• ISBN: 9789386906656

• Binding: Paperback

• Pages: 92

• Dimensions: 6.9 x 4.9 x 0.2 inches

About the Book
Rabindranath Tagore’s The Gardener is a profound collection of prose that captures the depth of love and life. Composed well before his famous Gitanjali, the verses in The Gardener are a stunning exploration of love not just in its romantic form, but in its universal essence. Tagore’s lyrical beauty transcends the specific and touches upon love as a cosmic force—manifested through the connections between man, the Earth, and the world at large.

In this book, Tagore’s love for a woman serves merely as a starting point, an entry into more expansive themes. The love he celebrates is a celebration of life itself—physical, emotional, spiritual, and everything in between. The translations from Bengali are not always literal; rather, they are a thoughtful rendition that captures the heart of the original in a beautifully poetic way. This book serves as an ode to the depth of human emotion and the beauty of existence.

For readers who admire Tagore’s work and seek a deeper understanding of his thoughts on love and life, The Gardener is an essential addition to the collection, offering a glimpse into his most tender and philosophical musings.