The Hungry Stones and Other Stories

The Hungry Stones and Other Stories (1916) is a collection of short stories by Rabindranath Tagore, published after his Nobel Prize in Literature in 1912. The title story follows a tax collector who moves to a deserted palace on the outskirts of a small town, rumored to be haunted. The palace is a source of terror and unease for Srijut, filled with restless spirits. The collection explores the lives of rich and poor, giving voice to struggling writers, suffering wives, and young servants. This edition of the collection is a classic of Indian literature reimagined for modern readers with a beautifully designed cover and professionally typeset manuscript.

Format: Hardback
Length: 126 pages
Publication date: 15 February 2022
Publisher: West Margin Press

The Hungry Stones and Other Stories (1916) is a remarkable collection of short stories by Rabindranath Tagore, published shortly after his remarkable achievement of winning the 1912 Nobel Prize in Literature. This collection showcases some of Tagore's most celebrated and renowned fictional works.

Upon arriving at the deserted palace on the outskirts of a small town, the tax collector felt an eerie fascination that persisted for an entire week. It was challenging to convey or convince others of the peculiar sensation, but he couldn't shake off the feeling that the entire house was alive, slowly and imperceptibly consuming him through the action of some stupefying gastric juice.

In the title story of the collection, the tax collector relocates to a deserted palace, which is rumored to be haunted. Despite his dedication to his daily work, he returns home at night to rest and spends as little time indoors as possible. The palace, constructed during the Mughal Empire's reign, once symbolized fortune for all who entered its gates or passed it by along the road. However, for Srijut, it is a source of terror and unease, inhabited by restless spirits who fiercely compete for his soul.

Elsewhere in the collection, Tagore delves into the lives of diverse individuals, including struggling writers, suffering wives, and young servants. With a remarkable ease and familiarity that only the purest of storytellers possess, he brings these characters to life, capturing their struggles, joys, and complexities with profound empathy and insight.

This edition of Rabindranath Tagore's The Hungry Stones and Other Stories is a true masterpiece of Indian literature, meticulously reimagined for modern readers. The book features a beautifully designed cover and a professionally typeset manuscript, ensuring a seamless reading experience. Whether you are a seasoned literature enthusiast or a newcomer seeking to explore the rich tapestry of Indian writing, this edition is a must-read.

Dimension: 203 x 127 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781513134772