The Hungry Stones and Other Stories (Ebook)

In the hush between waking and dream, where time loosens its hold, Rabindranath Tagore opens a doorway into realms where the visible world is never the whole of what is seen.

The Hungry Stones and Other Stories 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.

• Lyrical 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

This Carlini Classics ebook edition features the complete, unabridged text, carefully formatted for a seamless digital reading experience.

A collection where the world seems to breathe just beyond the edge of sight.

About the author

Rabindranath Tagore (1861–1941) was a Bengali polymath—poet, writer, composer, philosopher, and artist. A Nobel laureate in Literature (1913) for Gitanjali, he reshaped Bengali literature and music. He founded Visva-Bharati University and composed India’s national anthem. His works reflect humanism, nature, and spiritual harmony.