{"product_id":"mashi-and-other-stories","title":"Mashi and Other Stories","description":"\u003ch4 dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eIn the quiet corners of ordinary lives, the deepest human truths emerge. \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eIn this evocative collection of fourteen short stories, Rabindranath Tagore masterfully unveils the intimate dramas of love, loss, duty, and longing in early 20th-century India. From the title story, Mashi—where a devoted aunt weaves tender deceptions to comfort her dying nephew while his young wife grapples with the weight of marriage—to haunting tales like The Skeleton, The Castaway, The Postmaster, and Subha, Tagore illuminates the hidden emotional landscapes of men, women, and children caught between tradition and modernity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eWith lyrical grace and unflinching realism, Tagore explores universal themes: the ache of unspoken affection, the loneliness of misunderstood hearts, the sacrifices demanded by family and society, the sting of regret, and the quiet dignity found in suffering. His characters—widows, young brides, estranged siblings, and dreamers—feel strikingly alive, their inner worlds rendered with profound empathy and psychological depth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eA landmark in modern Indian literature, \u003cem\u003eMashi and Other Stories\u003c\/em\u003e (first published in English in 1918) showcases Tagore at his finest as a storyteller: blending romantic tenderness with social insight, poetic beauty with unflinching honesty. These timeless tales resonate across cultures, revealing the universal humanity that binds us all.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003ePerfect for readers of literary fiction, Indian classics, and poignant short stories that linger long after the final page.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul dir=\"auto\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFirst published in English in 1918\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFeatures beloved stories including “Mashi,” “The Postmaster,” “Subha,” “The Castaway,” and “The Skeleton”\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTranslated from Bengali with the author’s involvement, capturing his signature lyrical style\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAvailable in multiple formats:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul dir=\"auto\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePaperback \u0026amp; Hardcover\u003c\/strong\u003e: Elegant print editions presenting the complete, unabridged text, ideal for your bookshelf.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEbook\u003c\/strong\u003e: DRM-free EPUB compatible with Kindle, Kobo, Apple Books, and all major e-readers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAudiobook\u003c\/strong\u003e: Professionally narrated, complete and unabridged, perfect for immersive listening.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eA beautifully crafted collection for your shelf, your device, or your quiet moments of reflection, or the perfect gift for anyone who cherishes literary fiction that reveals the poetry hidden in everyday life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRabindranath Tagore\u003c\/strong\u003e (1861–1941) was a Bengali polymath—poet, novelist, short story writer, playwright, composer, philosopher, and painter—who reshaped modern Indian literature and music. He became the first non-European Nobel laureate in Literature in 1913 for his poetic work \u003cem\u003eGitanjali\u003c\/em\u003e. Tagore’s stories and novels remain beloved worldwide for their emotional depth, social consciousness, and timeless humanism. \u003cem\u003eMashi and Other Stories\u003c\/em\u003e stands as a testament to his genius in capturing the subtle nuances of the human heart.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Casa Carlini","offers":[{"title":"Audiobook","offer_id":54755264495988,"sku":null,"price":13.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Ebook","offer_id":54755264528756,"sku":null,"price":9.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":54755264561524,"sku":null,"price":16.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Hardcover","offer_id":54755264594292,"sku":null,"price":21.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0988\/5561\/6884\/files\/MASHI-Cover3.jpg?v=1780762812","url":"https:\/\/casacarlini.com\/products\/mashi-and-other-stories","provider":"Casa Carlini","version":"1.0","type":"link"}