The Post Office - Softcover

Tagore, Rabindranath

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ISBN 10: 1444433016 ISBN 13: 9781444433012

Publisher: Aeterna, 2026

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The Post Office is one of Rabindranath Tagore’s most poignant and enduring plays, a tender allegory of freedom, hope, and the human spirit. At its heart is Amal, a frail, curious boy confined indoors by illness, whose imagination soars far beyond the walls of his home. From his little window, he dreams of distant lands, passing travelers, and above all, the promise of a letter from the King that will connect him to a greater world. As villagers and visitors come and go, Amal’s gentle wisdom and innocent questions reveal the profound beauty of seeing life with wonder, even in the face of mortality. First performed in 1913, this play has resonated across cultures, moving audiences from Europe to Asia with its universal themes of longing, liberation, and the soul’s journey toward peace. Tagore’s lyrical prose transforms a simple tale into a meditation on life’s deepest truths. The Post Office remains a timeless work that speaks to both children and adults, offering comfort and inspiration in its celebration of imagination, resilience, and the boundless reach of the human spirit.

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Rabindranath Tagore (1861 1941), is to the Indian subcontinent what Shakespeare is to the English-speaking world. A poet, playwright, painter, and educator, Tagore was also a mystic of great complexity and depth. He was awarded the Nobel Prize for Literature in 1913.

William Butler Yeats is generally considered to be Ireland s greatest poet, living or dead, and one of the most important literary figures of the twentieth century. He was awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1923.

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