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The Homecoming and My Lord the Baby

The Homecoming and My Lord the Baby

Tagore, Rabindranath

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General Poetry

ISBN10: 1425465137
ISBN13: 9781425465131
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Dec 8 2005
Pages: 48
Weight: 0.29
Height: 0.10 Width: 8.25 Depth: 11.00
Language: English
The Homecoming and My Lord the Baby is a collection of two short stories by Sir Rabindranath Tagore, a renowned Bengali writer and Nobel laureate. The first story, The Homecoming, revolves around a young man named Amit who returns to his village after studying in the city for years. He is greeted with mixed emotions by his family and friends, who are both happy to see him but also resentful of his newfound arrogance and disregard for their traditional ways. As Amit tries to find his place in his old community, he learns the importance of humility and respect for one's roots.The second story, My Lord the Baby, is a heartwarming tale of a childless couple who find a baby abandoned in a temple. They take the baby home and raise him as their own, showering him with love and affection. However, when the child's biological mother comes looking for him, the couple must make a difficult decision about what is best for the child. Through this story, Tagore explores the themes of parenthood, sacrifice, and the bonds of family.Both stories in this collection are beautifully written and offer insights into the complexities of human relationships and the importance of cultural identity. Tagore's masterful storytelling and vivid descriptions make this book a must-read for fans of literary fiction and those interested in exploring the rich cultural heritage of India.THIS 38 PAGE ARTICLE WAS EXTRACTED FROM THE BOOK: The Hungry Stones and Other Stories, by Sir Rabindranath Tagore. To purchase the entire book, please order ISBN 0766182878.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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