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The Post Office   By: (1861-1941)

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The Post Office by Rabindranath Tagore is a beautifully crafted novella that explores the depths of human emotions and the universal desire for connection. Set in colonial India, the story revolves around Amal, a young boy confined to his house due to illness, for whom the daily visits of the postman become a lifeline to the outside world.

Tagore’s mastery of storytelling shines through in this poignant tale. The simplicity of his writing style effortlessly immerses readers in Amal’s world, capturing both the innocence of youth and the weight of his isolation. From the very first page, one cannot help but root for Amal, longing for his recovery and release from the confines of his home.

Through Amal’s interactions with the postman, Tagore delves into the power of imagination and the transformative potential of cherished relationships. The letters and stories delivered by the postman offer Amal a reprieve from his physical limitations, providing windows into faraway lands and kindling his dreams. It is in these moments that Tagore’s prose truly shines, painting vivid pictures of distant places and bringing them to life in the reader’s mind.

The novella also contains deeply philosophical undertones, exploring themes of mortality and the human condition. As Amal embarks on a spiritual journey through his relationship with the postman, the story raises questions about the meaning of life and the value of external experiences versus internal growth. Tagore cleverly weaves these themes into the narrative, adding depth and substance to an otherwise simple tale.

What truly sets The Post Office apart is the emotional resonance it evokes in readers. Tagore’s portrayal of Amal’s longing for companionship and the bittersweet moments of hope and despair that punctuate his days are so vividly rendered that readers cannot help but experience them alongside him. This emotional connection to the characters not only makes the story more compelling but also provides a lens through which to reflect on our own lives and relationships.

Although The Post Office is a short novella, it captures the essence of Tagore’s spiritual and literary brilliance. It is a story that transcends time and place, speaking to the universal human desire for connection and understanding. Whether read for its exceptional storytelling or for its philosophical musings, this book is certain to leave a lasting impact on anyone fortunate enough to pick it up.

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The Post Office

By Rabindranath Tagore

[Translated from Bengali to English by Devabrata Mukherjee]

[New York: The Macmillan Company, 1914 Copyright 1914, by Mitchell Kennerley; Copyright, 1914 by The Macmillan Company]

DRAMATIS PERSONÆ

MADHAV AMAL, his adopted child SUDHA, a little flower girl THE DOCTOR DAIRYMAN WATCHMAN GAFFER VILLAGE HEADMAN, a bully KING'S HERALD ROYAL PHYSICIAN

THE POST OFFICE

ACT I

[MADHAV'S House]

MADHAV. What a state I am in! Before he came, nothing mattered; I felt so free. But now that he has come, goodness knows from where, my heart is filled with his dear self, and my home will be no home to me when he leaves. Doctor, do you think he

PHYSICIAN. If there's life in his fate, then he will live long. But what the medical scriptures say, it seems

MADHAV. Great heavens, what?

PHYSICIAN. The scriptures have it: "Bile or palsey, cold or gout spring all alike."

MADHAV. Oh, get along, don't fling your scriptures at me; you only make me more anxious; tell me what I can do.

PHYSICIAN. [Taking snuff] The patient needs the most scrupulous care.

MADHAV. That's true; but tell me how.

PHYSICIAN... Continue reading book >>




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