{"product_id":"broken-nest-and-other-stories","title":"Broken Nest And Other Stories","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBroken Nest and Other Stories\u003c\/strong\u003e by Rabindranath Tagore is a collection of one novella and three short stories that examines the emotional complexities of human relationships within traditional Bengali society. Translated into English by Sharmistha Mohanty, the book brings together some of Tagore's most admired prose, exploring themes of loneliness, loss, social expectations and the experiences of women and children with compassion and literary insight.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eCentred on intimate, everyday lives rather than dramatic events, these stories reveal how personal struggles are shaped by family, tradition and social customs. The collection includes the acclaimed novella \u003cstrong\u003eBroken Nest\u003c\/strong\u003e, which inspired a well-known film adaptation, alongside three memorable stories that highlight Tagore's subtle storytelling and enduring relevance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout This Book\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis collection showcases Rabindranath Tagore's ability to portray ordinary lives with emotional depth and sensitivity. Through carefully observed characters and understated narratives, he explores neglected relationships, lost innocence, abandonment and the quiet consequences of social conventions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eReaders encounter a range of memorable situations, from a neglected wife seeking emotional fulfilment in \u003cstrong\u003eBroken Nest\u003c\/strong\u003e to the struggles of a young girl in \u003cstrong\u003eNotebook\u003c\/strong\u003e, the loneliness of an orphan in \u003cstrong\u003ePostmaster\u003c\/strong\u003e, and a childhood altered by circumstance in \u003cstrong\u003eThe Ghat's Tale\u003c\/strong\u003e. Sharmistha Mohanty's translation preserves the clarity and lyrical quality of these classic works for contemporary readers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat You'll Discover\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe emotional complexity of relationships within traditional Bengali society.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStories centred on loneliness, abandonment and personal loss.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThoughtful portrayals of women's lives and social expectations.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe experiences of children facing vulnerability and hardship.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTagore's understated yet compassionate narrative style.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAn English translation by acclaimed poet and fiction writer Sharmistha Mohanty.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePerfect For\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReaders of classic Indian literature.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFans of Rabindranath Tagore's fiction.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThose interested in literary short stories and novellas.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReaders exploring Bengali literature in translation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy You'll Love This Book\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBroken Nest and Other Stories\u003c\/strong\u003e offers a thoughtful introduction to Rabindranath Tagore's literary vision through four memorable works that continue to resonate across generations. Its focus on human relationships, social realities and emotional nuance makes it a rewarding read for anyone interested in classic Indian fiction and timeless storytelling.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rabindranath Tagore","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54553998262547,"sku":"BY36.542","price":290.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0812\/4494\/6707\/files\/BrokenNestandOtherStories_1.webp?v=1787817955","url":"https:\/\/booksandyou.in\/products\/broken-nest-and-other-stories","provider":"Books and You","version":"1.0","type":"link"}