{"product_id":"shyama-and-chandalika","title":"Shyama and Chandalika","description":"\u003cul data-start=\"20\" data-end=\"300\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"59\" data-end=\"94\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"61\" data-end=\"71\"\u003eAuthor\u003c\/strong\u003e: Rabindranath Tagore\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"95\" data-end=\"157\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"97\" data-end=\"110\"\u003ePublisher\u003c\/strong\u003e: Bee Books\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"158\" data-end=\"183\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"160\" data-end=\"172\"\u003eLanguage\u003c\/strong\u003e: English\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"184\" data-end=\"211\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"186\" data-end=\"197\"\u003eISBN-10\u003c\/strong\u003e: 9391618405\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"212\" data-end=\"243\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"214\" data-end=\"225\"\u003eISBN-13\u003c\/strong\u003e: 978-9391618407\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"277\" data-end=\"300\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"279\" data-end=\"288\"\u003ePages\u003c\/strong\u003e: 40 pages\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"302\" data-end=\"324\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"306\" data-end=\"324\"\u003eAbout the Book\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"325\" data-end=\"656\"\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"325\" data-end=\"348\"\u003eShyama and Chandalika\u003c\/em\u003e is an abridged and translated version of two famous \u003cstrong data-start=\"401\" data-end=\"417\"\u003edance dramas\u003c\/strong\u003e written by \u003cstrong data-start=\"429\" data-end=\"452\"\u003eRabindranath Tagore\u003c\/strong\u003e, one of India's greatest literary figures. In this edition, the complex language of the original works has been simplified to make them more accessible, especially for modern readers, including children.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"658\" data-end=\"695\"\u003eThe book features two poignant tales:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"696\" data-end=\"1139\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"696\" data-end=\"859\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"698\" data-end=\"708\"\u003eShyama\u003c\/strong\u003e is a narrative that reflects the emotional and spiritual depth of Tagore's writing, exploring themes of devotion, love, and the struggle for identity.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"860\" data-end=\"1139\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"862\" data-end=\"876\"\u003eChandalika\u003c\/strong\u003e is a story that tackles issues of \u003cstrong data-start=\"911\" data-end=\"931\"\u003esocial exclusion\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong data-start=\"936\" data-end=\"953\"\u003ehuman dignity\u003c\/strong\u003e, illustrating Tagore's sensitivity toward marginalized communities. Through the tale of Chandalika, Tagore delves into the plight of an untouchable girl and her yearning for acceptance.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1141\" data-end=\"1416\"\u003eBoth stories, set against the backdrop of Indian culture and values, reflect Tagore's compassionate approach to human nature and the social issues of his time. 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