Fruit-Gathering
Fruit-Gathering, published in 1916, is a collection of prose poems by Rabindranath Tagore, rendered by the poet himself into English from his Bengali works. Its numbered poems speak of devotion to a divine presence met in nature, work, love and everyday life, of service to the poor and humble, of death as a passage, and of the fruits of a life offered up. Some take the form of short parables and legends, including tales from the time of the Buddha, which give the collection a narrative variety. Written in a simple, cadenced prose, the poems carry the meditative spirit that made Tagore famous in the West. The full text is available to read online in your browser on Vinteuil, and the first poems are free.
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Frequently asked questions about Fruit-Gathering
Fruit-Gathering by Rabindranath Tagore can be read online on Vinteuil, directly in your browser. The first chapter is free for everyone; the complete book is included in Vinteuil Reading ($4.99/month or $39.99/year) or yours forever for $2.99.
Can I read Fruit-Gathering online?
Yes. Fruit-Gathering opens right on this page, in a reader designed for long reading: adjustable text size, light, sepia and dark themes, a clickable table of contents and your place saved when you are signed in. No download or app is needed.
Is Fruit-Gathering free to read on Vinteuil?
The first chapter of Fruit-Gathering is free, without an account. To read the whole book, either buy its online reading for $2.99 (£2.99 in the UK) and keep it forever, or subscribe to Vinteuil Reading for $4.99/month (£4.99/month in the UK) or $39.99/year, with 1 month free for new subscribers. The subscription opens every book in the library and can be cancelled at any time.
Is Fruit-Gathering in the public domain?
Yes. Fruit-Gathering by Rabindranath Tagore is a public-domain work. Vinteuil offers a carefully prepared digital edition made for comfortable reading on screen.
How long does it take to read Fruit-Gathering?
About 42 min of reading, at an average reading pace. Your place is saved automatically when you are signed in, so you can read in several sittings and on several devices.
What kind of book is Fruit-Gathering?
Fruit-Gathering by Rabindranath Tagore is filed under "Poetry" in the Vinteuil library.
