Gitanjali
Gitanjali is the collection of prose poems with which Rabindranath Tagore introduced himself to the English-speaking world in 1912, translating from his own Bengali songs. Short, direct and addressed to a God who is at once lover, friend and king, the poems speak of waiting, longing, the beauty of the natural world, the nearness of death and the wish to be emptied of pride. W. B. Yeats wrote the introduction and championed the book, and the following year Tagore received the Nobel Prize in Literature, the first awarded to a writer outside Europe and America. The English versions are freer than the originals but have a music of their own. 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 Gitanjali
Gitanjali 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 Gitanjali online?
Yes. Gitanjali 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 Gitanjali free to read on Vinteuil?
The first chapter of Gitanjali 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 Gitanjali in the public domain?
Yes. Gitanjali 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 Gitanjali?
About 59 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 Gitanjali?
Gitanjali by Rabindranath Tagore is filed under "Poetry" in the Vinteuil library.
