"Fireflies" is a luminous collection of short poems and aphorisms by the Nobel laureate Rabindranath Tagore. In this work, Tagore captures profound truths through brief, evocative verses that mirror the fleeting light of fireflies. Each piece serves as a spiritual or philosophical meditation, often drawing upon imagery from the natural world to explore the relationship between the human soul and the infinite. The collection is characterized by its simplicity and depth, offering readers concise reflections on love, truth, ...
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"Fireflies" is a luminous collection of short poems and aphorisms by the Nobel laureate Rabindranath Tagore. In this work, Tagore captures profound truths through brief, evocative verses that mirror the fleeting light of fireflies. Each piece serves as a spiritual or philosophical meditation, often drawing upon imagery from the natural world to explore the relationship between the human soul and the infinite. The collection is characterized by its simplicity and depth, offering readers concise reflections on love, truth, beauty, and existence. Tagore's mastery of language shines through these miniatures, which are designed to be contemplated individually, much like the delicate flashes of light in the night sky. The verses in "Fireflies" represent a distillation of Tagore's vast wisdom and poetic sensibility, showcasing his ability to find the universal in the particular. This volume remains an essential read for those seeking inspiration and a deeper understanding of the human condition through the lens of Eastern philosophy and lyrical beauty. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you may see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
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Fair. Hardcover. Twenty second printing 1965. Rubbed, scuffed, crimped, with tears to edges. Bumped board tips, and general shelf-wear. Dark circular stains on upper corners of pages 96-101. Solid binding. Good reading copy.
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Good. Good condition. Good dust jacket. (Poetry, Proverbs, Aphorisms) A copy that has been read but remains intact. May contain markings such as bookplates, stamps, limited notes and highlighting, or a few light stains.
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I was introduced to this book by someone I didn't know. She gave it to a family member for Christmas. From the time I opened it, I was transformed. The value of this book is in the intimate surprise of the ordinary. The lyrical language describes common encounter with mystical joy. To say I love this book in inaccurate. I love the way this book elevates my perception of my experiences on this planet.
Cunard
Aug 14, 2008
Contemplating Life's Simple Pleasures
This book is one of those I will read forever...every mood one has gives each line new meaning...many time I have used some of the saying to reflect my thoughts towards a death of a loved one, the joy of people starting a life together, etc. This book and its words are priceless
