The Victory and Once There Was a King

The Victory and Once There Was a King are two plays by Sir Rabindranath Tagore, a Bengali polymath and Nobel laureate. The plays are presented in this book as a dual edition, providing readers with the opportunity to explore Tagore's theatrical works in one volume. The Victory is a play that explores the themes of love, war, and sacrifice. The story follows the journey of a young prince who must choose between his love for a woman and his duty to his kingdom. The play is set against the backdrop of a war between two neighboring kingdoms, and the prince's decision ultimately leads to a surprising victory for his people.Once There Was a King is a play that explores the themes of power, corruption, and redemption. The story follows the journey of a king who becomes corrupt and oppressive, leading to unrest and rebellion in his kingdom. The king is eventually overthrown and exiled, but he is given a chance at redemption when he meets a wise hermit who helps him see the error of his ways.Both plays are written in Tagore's signature poetic style, with rich language and vivid imagery. They offer a glimpse into the complex social and political issues of Tagore's time, as well as universal themes that continue to resonate with readers today. This book is a must-read for anyone interested in Indian literature, theater, or philosophy.THIS 36 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.