Pimeän kammion kuningas ja muita draamoja by Rabindranath Tagore

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Author Tagore, Rabindranath, 1861-1941
Translator Hollo, J. A. (Juho Aukusti), 1885-1967
Title Pimeän kammion kuningas ja muita draamoja
Original Publication Finland: Otava, 1924.
Note Reading ease score: 54.0 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
Contents Uhri -- Sannjasi eli askeetti -- Malini -- Kuningas ja kuningatar -- Tšitra -- Pimeän kammion kuningas -- Postitoimisto.
Credits Tapio Riikonen
Summary "Pimeän kammion kuningas ja muita draamoja" by Rabindranath Tagore is a collection of dramatic works written in the early 20th century. This anthology includes various plays that explore deep themes of sacrifice, love, duty, and the complexities of faith. The characters often grapple with moral dilemmas, as seen in their interactions with both earthly and divine powers. At the start of the compelling narrative, the play “Uhri” introduces Queen Gunavati, who feels cursed by her childlessness while offering a sacrifice to appease the goddess Kali. As she expresses her anguish, the king, Govinda, takes a bold stand against animal sacrifice, arguing for compassionate reverence for life. This act sparks tension with the priest Raghupati and the traditionalists, leading to a dramatic confrontation about the nature of divinity and humanity's relationship with the divine. The opening portion sets the tone for a struggle between personal convictions and societal norms, highlighting the intricate balance between love, sacrifice, and the quest for meaning. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language Finnish
LoC Class PK: Language and Literatures: Indo-Iranian literatures
Subject Tagore, Rabindranath, 1861-1941 -- Translations into Finnish
Subject Indic drama -- Translations into Finnish
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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