{"product_id":"the-hungry-stones-and-other-stories-ebook","title":"The Hungry Stones and Other Stories","description":"\u003ch4 dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eWhere the ordinary is overtaken by the uncanny.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Hungry Stones and Other Stories\u003c\/em\u003e gathers tales in which the ordinary is quietly overtaken by the uncanny, and human longing brushes against forces beyond understanding. From haunted palaces to intimate moments of moral awakening, these narratives move with the rhythm of reverie, where reality itself seems to pause and listen. At their center lies a contemplative exploration of desire, memory, and the porous boundary between spirit and matter. Tagore’s prose carries a lyrical stillness, revealing how the unseen presses gently upon the seen, and how every life is shaped by what cannot be fully named.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eLyrical tales blending the mystical, psychological, and deeply human. A window into Tagore’s luminous storytelling and philosophical depth. Timeless reflections on desire, memory, and the unseen currents of life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eIn this haunting and evocative collection, Tagore masterfully blends the supernatural with profound psychological insight. The title story, “The Hungry Stones” draws a young official into the seductive, dangerous spell of an ancient palace where ghostly desires linger and time dissolves. Other tales explore quiet transformations, moral dilemmas, and the mysterious interplay between the material world and the spirit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThis collection showcases Tagore at his most atmospheric and introspective, revealing the subtle magic and hidden depths within everyday existence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul dir=\"auto\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFirst published in English in 1916\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFeatures the iconic title story “The Hungry Stones” along with other masterpieces\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTranslated from Bengali with the author’s involvement, preserving his poetic 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 collection where the world seems to breathe just beyond the edge of sight, or the perfect gift for anyone who loves literary fiction that lingers at the boundary between the real and the mysterious.\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, mystical insight, and timeless humanism. \u003cem\u003eThe Hungry Stones and Other Stories\u003c\/em\u003e stands as a testament to his genius in capturing both the visible world and the invisible forces that shape human destiny.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Casa Carlini","offers":[{"title":"Audiobook","offer_id":54760511439220,"sku":"0-1","price":13.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Ebook","offer_id":54760511471988,"sku":"0-2","price":9.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":54760511504756,"sku":"0-3","price":16.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Hardcover","offer_id":54760511537524,"sku":"0-4","price":21.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0988\/5561\/6884\/files\/hungrystones.jpg?v=1780891283","url":"https:\/\/casacarlini.com\/products\/the-hungry-stones-and-other-stories-ebook","provider":"Casa Carlini","version":"1.0","type":"link"}