Glimpses Of Bengal - Selected From The Letters Of Sir Rabindranath Tagore 1885-1895 Book

An amazing selection of letters written by Rabindranath Tagore during 1885 to 1895 to individuals when he was "under the shelter of obscurity." The version I read was about 200 pages. Some of the letters made their way back to Tagore and are translated by him. Tagore won the Nobel Prize for Literature in 1913 -- the first non-European to do so. This collection of beautifully written letters showcases the lyrical and poetic rhythm of Tagore 's writing as he traverses Bengal and waxes eloquently on nature, life and living. The imagery is fantastic, his way with words strikes a chord and the simplest occurrence is elevated with words that are almost musical. A wonderful reading experience that leaves a lasting impression.