Mashi and Other Stories

Mashi and Other Stories is a collection of short stories written by the Nobel laureate Sir Rabindranath Tagore. The book features eight stories that explore the complexities of human relationships and emotions. The stories are set in rural Bengal and depict the lives of ordinary people and their struggles with love, loss, and social norms.The first story, Mashi, is about an elderly woman who has devoted her life to caring for her nephew's family. She faces a crisis when her nephew's wife accuses her of stealing and the family turns against her.The second story, The Skeleton, is about a young man who falls in love with a woman who is already engaged. He tries to win her over by telling her a story about a skeleton that comes to life.The other stories in the book include The Babus of Nayanjore, The Home-Coming, Once There Was a King, The Child's Return, Living or Dead, and The Hungry Stones.Each story is beautifully written and explores themes of love, loss, and redemption. Tagore's writing is lyrical and poetic, and he captures the essence of rural Bengal with vivid descriptions of the landscape and the people who inhabit it.Mashi and Other Stories is a timeless collection of stories that will resonate with readers of all ages and backgrounds. It is a must-read for anyone interested in Indian literature and culture.1918. Tagore is an artist of rare lyrical powers, who understands the human soul. Tagore's poems and stories are devotions, mystical, sublimated ecstasy. They are the thoughts of a seer, the perfect union of beauty and truth. Contents: Mashi; Skeleton; Auspicious Vision; Supreme Night; Raja and Rani; Trust Property; Riddle Solved; Elder Sister; Subha; Postmaster; River Stairs; Castaway; Saved; My Fair NeighborThis 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.